Autumn in Japan means momiji or autumn leaves viewing. Kyoto is one of the most popular destination in autumn for momiji, and not for nothing the autumn scenery of Kyoto is breathtakingly beautiful and Kyoto’s traditional temples surrounded by the beautiful autumn colored leaves made it look like an autumn wonderland. Aside from the temples, Mt. Takao is one of the most visited destination during the autumn season, a relaxing hike surrounded by the flood of autumn colors rewarded with more views of autumn from the top is definitely worth the hike. Here is a list of the most stunning places to visit in Kyoto in the fall season.
Tofuku-ji Temple
Tofuku-ji Temple whose buildings have been designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
Price | FREE |
Address | 東福寺,Fushimi-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-533-0621 |
Website | http://www.tofukuji.jp/english/index.html |
Enko-ji Temple
A famous place for the autumn colors with a beautiful contrast between the 200 colorful trees and the moss
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
Address | 13 Ichijoji Kotanicho, Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-781-8025 |
Takao
Mt. Takao, a famous place for the fall colors that change the earliest in Kyoto…there is a walking course to enjoy the autumn foliage
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Address | Umegahata Takaocho, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingo-ji |
Katsura Imperial Villa
Katsura Imperial Villa, a Japanese garden at its peak beauty, in harmony with nature throughout the four seasons
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Business Hours | 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm Limited to 35 people per slot. Close: Mondays (if the Monday falls on a holiday, then the following day is closed) New year's holiday (December 28th~January 4th) |
Price | Price: FREE ⑴ Advance online reservation http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/order/order_simple_flow.html Reservations can be made starting from the 1st of the month three months before your intended visit (5 am Japan time) until three days before (11:59 pm Japan time). ⑵ Application on the day 11 am~ Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Your ID (passport, driver's licence etc) will be required when you reserve and visit. Persons under the age of 18 years are not permitted. |
Address | Katsura Imperial Villa Katsuramisono Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-211-1215 |
Website | http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/katsura.html |
Nanzenji
Kyoto’s best location to see the cherry blossoms and the autumn colors. Enjoy the Cultural Properties of Nanzenji.
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
Address | Nanzen-ji, Nanzenji Fukuchicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-771-0365 |
Website | http://www.nanzen.net/english/ |
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
Address | 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-551-1234 |
Website | http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html |
Eikan-do
A place your soul can feel refreshed, seeing the beautiful autumn leaves and the Mikaeri Amida statue
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 400 JPY |
Address | Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji,48 Eikandocho, Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-761-0007 |
Website | http://www.eikando.or.jp/English/index_eng.html |
Tenryu-ji Temple
A World Heritage site with the spectacular Unryu-zu (image of the cloud dragon) and a garden from 700 years ago
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
Address | Tenryū-ji Temple Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Telephone | 075-881-1235 |
Website | http://www.tenryuji.com/en/ |
Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a prominent tourist spot in Kyoto where you can enjoy nature
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Address | Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Website | http://kyoto.travel/en/planyourvisit/course/33 |