Top 10 places to see autumn leaves in Kyoto 🍁✨
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Autumn in Kyoto is a special season that will meet any autumn foliage expectations.
The scenery of temples, towers, and colorful autumn leaves gives you a sense of the charm and Zen atmosphere unique to this ancient capital.
📍 This time, we will introduce the must-visit autumn foliage spots in Kyoto! 🍂
1⃣ Kiyomizu-dera Temple
🍁 One of the best spots to see autumn foliage in Kyoto, the contrast between the "three-story pagoda" and "Kiyomizu-no-butai" and the bright red autumn leaves is overwhelming.
🍁 The night illumination is also fantastic and recommended.
2⃣ Arashiyama
🍁 One of the three major autumn foliage spots in Japan, there are many spots where you can enjoy the autumn leaves.
🍁 Famous spots for autumn foliage: Tenryu-ji Temple, Jojakko-ji Temple, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, etc.
🍁 If you ride the Arashiyama trolley train, you can enjoy the autumn leaves of the Hozugawa Valley!
3⃣ Sanzenin Temple
🍁 If you want to avoid the crowds in Kyoto city, we recommend Sanzenin Temple, which is a little further away.
🍁 You can enjoy different autumn leaves in each temple garden.
4⃣ Rurikoin Temple
🍁 The beauty of the autumn leaves reflected in the windows of the Shoin temple is breathtaking.
🍁 You can also try copying sutras, which is perfect for calming your mind.
5⃣ Kibune Shrine
🍁 At the autumn "Water Lantern Festival," the autumn leaves and lanterns decorate the river, creating a fantastical landscape.
🍁 We also recommend the "Maple Tunnel" of the Eizan Electric Railway!
6⃣ Bishamondo
🍁 A hidden spot where you can enjoy the autumn leaves in relative peace.
🍁 The "carpet of autumn leaves" in front of the Chokushimon Gate is perfect for photos!
7⃣ Kitano Tenmangu
🍁 The "Odoi" area is covered in autumn leaves, creating a spectacular sight.
🍁 The contrast between the vermilion bridge "Uguisubashi" and the autumn leaves is beautiful!
8⃣ Tofukuji
🍁 Kyoto's No. 1 autumn foliage spot, also known as the "King of Autumn Foliage."
🍁 The sea of autumn leaves seen from Tsutenkyo Bridge is breathtaking.
9⃣ Eikando
🍁 Approximately 3,000 autumn leaves decorate the temple grounds, making it famous as the "Maple Eikando."
🍁 The autumn leaves reflected in the "Hojochi Pond" are fantastic.
1⃣0⃣ Kodaiji
🍁 It's within walking distance of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so it's recommended to visit both.
🍁 The night illumination is beautiful, and the experience of walking through a tunnel of autumn leaves is exceptional!
📸 If you want to enjoy autumn in Kyoto, be sure to visit this place! 🍂