Kyoto Fall Foliage Viewing Guide: Arashiyama, Nanzenji Temple and Other Places to See the Fall Foliage

#FamilyTravel #100TravelWays ### Kyoto Autumn Leaf Viewing Family Travel Guide Every autumn, Kyoto's mountains and gardens are dyed red and golden, making it a great time to enjoy leaf viewing. Bringing children to Kyoto and feeling the charm of autumn in this ancient capital together is a rare parent-child travel experience. Here are some great fall foliage viewing destinations for families. #### 1. Arashiyama Arashiyama is one of the most popular autumn maple viewing spots in Kyoto. When the autumn wind blows, the entire mountain area is covered with gorgeous red leaves, and the scenery is picturesque. If you bring your children here, you can take the Sagano train to enjoy the magnificent maple leaf scenery along the way, or you can stroll on the Togetsukyo Bridge and feel the beautiful scenery of the red leaves and the river around you. The Tenryuji Gardens in Arashiyama are also a great place for parents and children to enjoy the autumn leaves. Children can explore the ancient gardens and discover the mysteries of nature among the colorful autumn leaves. #### 2. Tofuku-ji Temple Tofuku-ji Temple is famous for its spectacular Tsutenkyo Bridge with red leaves. The bridge spans a maple forest. In autumn, the red leaves all over the mountains seem to have laid a red carpet on the bridge. Children can feel the strong atmosphere of autumn here, and they can also look for fallen leaves in the temple gardens to enhance their understanding of seasonal changes. Since the trails in Tofuku-ji Temple are designed to be gentle, it is also very convenient for families with strollers. #### 3. Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple is one of the iconic attractions in Kyoto. In autumn, the maple leaves are everywhere, and the scenery is magnificent. The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the autumn leaves complement each other beautifully, and both the bright colors during the day and the lights at night are unforgettable. For families with children, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is not only a place to enjoy maple leaf viewing, but also a place to stroll along the paths within the temple or purchase Kyoto specialty snacks in the nearby shopping streets, allowing children to experience more culture and fun. #### 4. Kurama Temple Located in northern Kyoto, Kurama Temple is a maple viewing spot that combines nature and history. The maple leaves at Kurama Temple are magnificent and layered, especially on the trail leading to the top of the mountain, where you and your children can enjoy the red leaves along the way. After reaching the top, you can also overlook the panoramic view of Kyoto city, which is undoubtedly a challenging and exploratory journey for children. In addition, the natural environment of Kurama Temple is very suitable for children to observe plants and animals up close and learn more about nature. #### 5. Nanzenji Temple Nanzenji Temple is one of the classic places to enjoy autumn leaves in Kyoto, especially suitable for family outings. The abbot's garden and the water pavilion in the temple are surrounded by red leaves in autumn, creating beautiful scenery. Bringing children here, you can not only enjoy the elegant red leaves, but also relax in the peaceful temple environment. The ample space inside Nanzenji Temple allows children to move around freely, and the walking paths around the temple are also suitable for a leisurely stroll with the whole family. Kyoto's autumn is particularly charming because of the red leaves. These maple viewing spots not only provide magnificent natural scenery, but also create a rich experience for family travel.