[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Maple Tree Tunnel (Updated Nov)

Take the Eriyama Tram through Ichihara and Ninose. There will be a red leaf tunnel about 250 meters long in the middle 🌁 Recommended tourists must take the observation train with large windows KIRARA 🚈 Go in during the day to see a trip, because the daylight illuminated the red leaves are more distinct, both sides of the position to the side when watching red and yellow like a running lantern running through 🐎 The red leaf season in the middle of the car will also be tempting to look at the tunnel at night such as bright red leaves Location: Between the beginning of Ichihara Station and Ninose Station #Japan Attractions #Resident Writer #Overseas Travel

In autumn, the Ruisan Electric Railway seems to have captured Kyoto’s maple leaves all at once through the train window. 🚋✨ Starting from Demachiyanagi Station, enter the "Red Leaf Tunnel" section—the segment from Nikenchaya to Ichihara on the Kurama Line. The slopes on both sides of the track are lined with thousands of ancient maple trees. At the peak in mid to late November, layers of bright red, golden yellow, and orange leaves overlap like flames burning alongside the train. As the tram slows down passing through, the red leaves are within reach, and the window becomes a natural picture frame. With the constant "clang" sounds, autumn is sliced into frame after frame of movie film. Around 4 p.m., the slanting sun shines through the mountain gaps, illuminating the leaf veins, and the tracks glow warmly. Press the shutter at this moment, and you get a built-in “Tyndall” filter. It’s recommended to buy a one-day pass and get off at Nikenchaya or Ichihara Station. From there, a 10-minute walk along the Hozu River lets you enjoy both the "Red Leaf Tunnel" and the "Arashiyama Reflection" in one go. Autumn in Kyoto is short, but this 8-minute "red roller coaster" is enough to instantly captivate even those who only see maple leaves once a year.

The Eizan Electric Railway has a line to Kurama Station, and a line to Yase-Hieizanguchi Station, which is convenient for traveling to northern Kyoto. The famous Momiji Tunnel is located between Ichihara Station and Ninose Station on the Kurama Line. Since I planned to visit several places along the Eizan Electric Railway, I decided to buy a one-day pass. Each ride on the Eizan Electric Railway costs between JPY 220 and JPY 480, while a one-day pass costs JPY 1,200. You can choose according to your itinerary. If you only plan to take the train twice, you don't need to buy a one-day pass. Note that one-day passes are only available at Demachiyanagi Station, Shugakuin Station, and Kurama Station. You can also buy a one-day pass online. I bought mine online in advance, and when I arrived, I showed the QR code to the staff to exchange for a paper ticket. I found that buying a ticket on-site was also very convenient. After visiting Kibune, I was lucky enough to take the Kirara train, which has panoramic windows and 8 seats facing the windows. I first took the train to Ninose Station and got off to take photos of the tracks and platform. The Kibune and Ninose platforms are very beautiful during the fall foliage season. Fifteen minutes later, I took the next train from Ninose Station through the Momiji Tunnel to Ichihara Station, and then continued to Takaragaike Station to transfer to the Eizan Main Line to my next destination. I chose to take photos of the Momiji Tunnel from the back of the train. Although it is not very long, only about 200 meters, it is really beautiful. I personally prefer the fall foliage during the day to at night.

Nagaokakyo Komyoji Temple is an ancient temple located in Nagaokakyo. It not only has a long history, but is also famous for its maple leaf season. When you arrive at Guangming Temple, the first thing that catches your eye is the red leaf tunnel in front of the Yakuimon Gate. It was almost noon when I arrived and there were already a lot of people there. I really don't have the energy to find a time when no one is around to take pictures of the deserted red leaf tunnel, but even so, I am still moved by the beauty of the interweaving of golden and fiery red. The interior of the temple is also very stunning, with the main hall, dry landscape garden, wooden corridors and red leaves. One cannot help but sigh that the Japanese are truly first-rate in setting the garden. This place is also very photogenic, and it is an excellent location for both portraits and scenery. 🌟Warm suggestions: If you want to take pictures of the red leaf tunnel with few people, try to go early. There will be fewer people when the temple gate just opens, or you can be patient and capture pictures between the crowds. The best viewing time is usually from late November to early December. However, with this warm winter, it may be later than in previous years. 🚗Transportation: It is very convenient to drive by yourself, and there is a spacious parking lot near Guangming Temple. If you don't have a car, it is recommended to choose attractions with convenient transportation in Kyoto city, such as Kiyomizu Temple, Eikan-do Temple, etc.; Komyoji Temple is relatively suitable for friends who have time for a slow tour. 📌If you have time, you can arrange to visit the nearby Zenmine Temple and Yanggu Temple together. These three temples constitute the "Three Mountains of Western Hills" in Kyoto, and each has its own unique scenery.

Figure 123: The Ruishan Tram 810 Series Ruishan Tram is a train that departs from the Edogawa Station and heads for Luobei. The Ruishan tram is divided into two lines, one is the pommel horse line, mainly the route to the Guishen Shrine and the Ang Ma Temple; the other is the Ruishan Main Line, which leads to Ruishan. The terminal is the Gossip Birui Pass. This time I saw two trains 815 and 816 painted in spring, summer, autumn and winter. It is really beautiful. It can be called a net red train. Figure 45