Best Autumn Color Spots In Kyoto
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I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.
Name
Nanzen-ji Temple
Address
Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
How to get there
10 min walk from Keage Station. 25 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Nanzenji Eikando, then 10 min walk.
Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous spots for autumn leaves in Kyoto. I visited several places to light up the autumn leaves, but this place is a spot for autumn leaves that can only be said to be true.
Name
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Address
1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-551-1234
Hours
6:00-18:30
Fee
Adult 400 yen、Child 200 yen
How to get there
By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.
Parking
Nearby toll parking area is available
Ruriko-in Temple is located at Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It has 'Special Visiting' in the season of autumn colors. There're many thing s to see such as fall foliage and a tasteful Japanese garden.◎I took this pics in 2017. During the term of 'Special Visiting', it's get so crowded with tourists that please enjoy beautiful scenery with good manners.
Name
Ruriko-in Temple
Address
55 Higashiyama Kamitakano Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-781-4001
Fee
Adult 2000 yen、Child 0 yen
How to get there
5 min walk from Yase Hieizan-guchi Station, 5 min walk from Yase Station. By bus, 50 min from Kyoto Station to Yase Station, then 7 min walk.
Parking
Nearby toll parking area is available
The Momiji maple tree dyed in red welcomes us at the entrance gate. There're 3000 maple trees, and the world commanding 360 degrees of autumn colors is so impressive. The reflections of maple leaves and Gokuraku Bridge on the pond is specially beautiful. When you visit here, you must see the light-up, too!
Name
Eikando Zenrin-ji
Address
48 Eikando-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-761-0007
Hours
9:00-17:00
How to get there
15 min walk from Keage Station. By bus, 25 min from Kyoto Station or 10 min from Sanjo-keihan Station to Nanzanji Eikando. Free parking area is available.
Parking
No parking area
Enko-ji Temple has become popular for its autumn colors. The beautiful green garden in summer becomes more beautiful with many colors in autumn. During the term of maple leaves falling, a red carpet will appear around the Jizo♡◎To take picture like a frame, you need to wait the timing people go away. But, the temple's attendant will tell you a good timing, so you can take picture like this!
Name
Enko-ji Temple
Address
13 Kotani-cho Ichijo-ji Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Fee
Adult 500 yen、Child 300 yen
How to get there
35 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Ichijoji Sagari Matsu-cho, then 10 min walk. 15 min walk from Ichijoji Station. By car, 30 min from Kyoto Station.
Parking
Parking area is available
The autumn foliage of Arashiyama. Hogon-in Temple is usually closed, but it admits you to the garden only in spring and autumn. The autumn colored trees are lightened up at night and show us the different scenes from daytime.
Name
Hogo-in Temple
Address
36 Sagatenryu-ji Susukinobaba-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-861-0091
Hours
9:00-17:00
How to get there
Rokuou-in Temple's stone paved approach is like an autumn colored red tunnel. We can walk along the approach slowly, and enjoy autumn of Kyoto. Going through the pass, there's a garden where the tranquil time glides by. Please try to look up sometimes.
Name
Rokuo-in Temple
Address
24 Saga Kitabori-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-861-1645
Hours
9:00-17:00
How to get there
5 min walk from JR Saga Arashiyama Station. 3 min walk from Araden Rokuouin Station. By bus, 40 min from Kyoto Station to Shimo Saga, then 3 min walk. By car or taxi, 30 min from Kyoto Station.
Parking
Free parking area is available
In the cool air of the autumn early morning, walking on the bridge shining gold by the sun makes you feel going to the moon just like the bridge name. I think morning may be the best time for Kyoto's history.◎This place became the stage of many works such as 'The Makioka Sisters' by Jyunichiro Tanizaki, and a samurai drama 'Mortal Shigotonin'. There're a few people and it's easy to take pictures in the early morning.
I wore Hakama for the fist time and enjoyed walking around Kyoto. It was the late season of autumn colors, but I could see some beautiful scenes. I rented Hakama at a shop near Yasaka Shrine.
Name
Maruyama Park
Address
473 Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
How to get there
8 min walk from Gion Shijo Station. 20 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Gion.
Parking
Toll parking area is available
A calm atmosphere surrounded by bamboo grove and a little known spot for autumn foliage. You can write down your memories or feelings as you like on 'Omoide-gusa' notebook. There's a 'Omoide Kannon Bosatsu' Statue in the site, it's liked by people as a healing temple.
Name
Jikishi-an Temple
Address
3 Kitasaga Kitanodan-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-871-1880
Hours
9:00-16:00
How to get there
Parking
No parking area
A new spot, Yumeyu-tei, which was opened to the public last year. It is a spot where a dyeing workshop and a tea hermitage are fused by renovating a 150-year-old Meiji era building. The room where Yasunari Kawabata was active as a writer and the Japanese-style room with nice round windows. It is full of attractions such as the spectacular terrace where the Katsura River flows in front of you. A fantastic space where the autumn leaves seen from the round window are reflected on the black-painted desk. It is a photo spot with a superb view.
Name
Yusaitei
Address
6 Arashiyama, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, JapanGoogle Map
How to get there
10 min walk, from Arashiyama Station
Ginkgo trees in Sutsu, if you look it up at Nippon Yakin Kogyo, you will find it. Locals know about it, but it's a little-known spot. The best time to see them is from early to mid-November. If you are planning to go to Miyazu, please do so.
Name
Ginkgo Trees Row In Suzu
Address
Suzu, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto, JapanGoogle Map
How to get there
9 min walk, from Iwatakiguchi Station
Here is famous as a bamboo temple and also as an autumn foliage sight. It's worth to see the beautiful contrast between the mossy bamboo grove and the colors of the autumn foliage. Although it's not easy to access, I want you to come all this way.
Name
Jizoin Temple
Address
23 Yamadakitano-cho Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-381-3417
Hours
9:00-16:30
How to get there
By bus, 55 min from Kyoto Station (C6 Bus Stop) to Kokedera, then 3 min walk. 12 min walk from Hankyu Kamikatsura Station. 25 min by car from Kyoto Station. Free parking area is available.
Parking
Free parking area is available