Best Autumn Leave Illumination Spots In Japan

Illumination of Autumn Leaves Representing KyotoKiyomizu-dera Temple

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.

Iwaya-do Shrine & Autumn Leaves Reflected On The River SurfaceIwaya-do Park

From November 10th to 18th, we can enjoy illuminations here. There're beautiful nature, such as Iwaya-do Shrine made up by a natural huge stone, and some waterfalls. They're illuminated and reflected beautifully on the river surface.

Illuminated Autumn Leaves At The Biggest Japanese Garden In The Chubu RegionShirotori Garden

Autumn foliage viewing in the city. A spacious and calm scene weaved by Japanese style structures and maple leaves. The reflected autumn colors on the water surface are also beautiful.

Bursting Into Flames! Lighted Up Red Japanese EnkianthusAnkoku-ji Temple

At Ankoku-ji Shrine is become crowded with people seeing the Japanese enkianthus trees in best season. The scenery cut out over the veranda is bright red like flames and overwhelm us sitting in front of that.

Impressive Autumn Color Reflections Like A Mirror World Sogi Park

You can see lively three colors of autumn leaves in the daytime, but, you must see the night light-up when you visit Sogi Park! There're eight ponds in the park, and each of them has different scenery of upside-down maple trees. Specialty, many people got together at the pond just near the entrance.◎Light-up from November 9th to 18th in 2018. Some time periods prohibit the use of tripod, so please have good manners and enjoy taking pictures.

A Japanese Garden Of Illuminated Autumn Colors, Taking Hikone Castle In One Sight Genkyu-en Garden

Genkyu-en is a Daimyo Garden (gardens built by the lords of each region of Japan in Edo Period) belonged to the old Hikone Clan. The scenery of lighted Japanese garden with Hikone Castle, one of the five castles of national treasure, was very fantastic and worth seeing so much.◎15 min walk from Hikone Station. The parking area is available, but the night is dark, so be careful when you park a car.

Fantastic Nights Of Three Michelin-starred Garden Enveloped In Red LeavesRitsurin Garden

Ritsurin Garden's autumn illumination is one of the events that I recommend to visit every year. It's near the central of the city and has an easy access from both Takamatsu Station and airport. This illumination is held for limited 10 days, 11/19-11/28 in 2016!

Autumn Color Light-Up Of Shiramizu Amida-do TempleShiramizu Amidado Temple

A beautiful temple shining in the gentle lights, and a Jodo-style Japanese Garden wrapped in the silence. The night Shiramizu Amida-do Temple is differ from that in daytime. We can experience the atmosphere of Heian Period of Japan. ◎Night Illumination in 2018: 11/3-11/11. Time: 17:30-20:30 (final enter 20:00)

A Japanese garden Loved By A Lord Of A Great Dominion KagaKenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen Garden is a symbolic spot of Kanazawa, which has easy access for the opening of Hokuriku Shinkansen Superexpress. For they often have light-up event in a year, I think it's good to visit during such events. I like especially autumn! I took the first pic in autumn, the second in winter. ◎The bus following a circular route from Kanazawa Station is useful!

Red World Opens Out Before Your Very Eyes! Impressive Illuminations Of Autumn FoliageNagatoro Momiji Matsuri Festival

At Nagatoro in Saitama, they hold the illumination of Japanese maple trees annually. Trees dressed with autumn colors come out beautifully in the dark, which is the very moving scene.

Open Only In Spring & Autumn! Beautiful Lighting For Autumn FoliageHogo-in Temple

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.

Since The Autumn In 2016! Autumn Colored Tunnel Shining BrightlyRokuo-in Temple

Limited for only 100 people to enter, the night special visiting was held for the first time in 2016. A tunnel of fall foliage worth seeing even in the daytime becomes indescribably beautiful by the illuminations at night. I want this special visiting to be held in and after 2017.