Best Autumn Color Spots In Japan
Here're best Autumn Color Spots in Japan. We released a ranking of reviews about Autumn Color Spots posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Japan.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
14 ReviewBy bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station. 1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Kiyomizu Temple in Kiyomizu, Kyoto. Speaking of the famous spots for autumn leaves in Kyoto, the place where the name always comes up. The day I visited was a weekend, and although there were many people, the site itself was large, so the flow of people was surprisingly smooth. The autumn leaves that decorate the stage of Kiyomizu and the area around the three-storied pagoda are so beautiful that it is a masterpiece. Illumination at night that is being held until 11/30. Also recommended because you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime.
Nanzen-ji Temple
18 Review10 min walk from Keage Station. 25 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Nanzenji Eikando, then 10 min walk. Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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.
Nara Park
12 ReviewOn foot: 5 min from Kintetsu Nara Station, 20 min from JR Nara Station. By bus: 2 min from Kintetsu Nara Station, or 9 min from JR Nara Station to Nara Park. By car: 45 min from Osaka, 60 min from Kyoto. 469 Zoshi-cho, Nara-shi, Nara
A scenic spot of autumn leaves and deer. I went there for the first time, but there are more deer than I imagined. I was surprised to walk normally on the general road. I thought he was greeting me by shaking his head up and down, but it seems that it means give me deer rice crackers. I was healed by the wonderful scenery and the cute deer.
Ruriko-in Temple
14 Review5 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. 55 Higashiyama Kamitakano Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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.
Metasequoia Avenue
16 Review6 min by bus from JR Makino Station to Makino Pic Land, then it's located just near. By car, 65 min from Otsu city, 90 min from Kyoto city. Free parking area in Makino Pic Land is available. Sawa Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, Shiga
A row of metasequoia trees with a superb view that represents Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Autumn leaves are especially popular and many people and cars come, but the 2.4km tree-lined road dyed in orange is a photogenic view that you want to see at least once.
Okuni Shrine
7 Review10 min by taxi from To'otomi Ichimiya Station. Bus service, for only Sundays and stated days, from To'otomi Ichimiya Station. By car, 50 min from Hamamatsu city, or 60 min from Shizuoka city. Free parking area is available. 3956-1 Ichimiya Morimachi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka
Okuni Shrine is a famous spot to see autumn colors in Shizuoka. Its highlight is the ray of light falling to the bridge. It appears at 8:30 in the morning. Many people come and fill up the place to take pictures, so it's better for you to go earlier than the morning sun rises!
Eikando Zenrin-ji
6 Review15 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. 48 Eikando-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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!
Star Swing (Hoshi-no Buranko)
4 Review70 min walk from JR Hoshida Station, or 40 min walk from Sakiichi Station. By car or taxi, 45 min from Shin Osaka Station. 5019-1 Hoshida, Katano-shi, Osaka
I could meet this view after one hour walk from the parking area. Because of the little exercise or something, I could get a sense of accomplishment and impression at the same time.
Hogo-in Temple
3 Review36 Sagatenryu-ji Susukinobaba-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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.
Shirotori Garden
4 Review2-5 Atsuta Nishi-machi Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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.
Rokuo-in Temple
4 Review5 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. 24 Saga Kitabori-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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.
Enko-ji Temple
9 Review35 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. 13 Kotani-cho Ichijo-ji Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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!
Iwaya-do Park
3 ReviewBy car or taxi, 20 min by Owari Seto Station, or 50 min from Nagoya Station. 81-8 Iwaya-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi
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.
