Special feature on places to see autumn leaves in Kyoto

2022/09/29
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Autumn leaves in Japan are very beautiful. There are many places to see autumn leaves along the Hankyu and Hanshin lines.
Here are some of the best places to enjoy the autumn colors of Kyoto by area. Please use them as a reference for your autumn leaf hunting.

<KYOTO Higashiyama Area>

Nanzen-ji Temple

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The most prestigious Zen temple. The brick Suido-kaku is a popular photo spot. Beautiful autumn leaves can be seen in the inner garden and along the temple path.

INFORMATION

Address

Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

From Hankyu Kyoto Line Karasuma Station,
transfer over to the Kyoto Municipal Subway
and go to Keage Station. It's a 10-minute walk from there.

HONEN-IN

法然院

Enjoy the autumn foliage at a temple that stands quietly at the foot of Higashiyama.

INFORMATION

Address

30, Shishigatani Goshonodan-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

Take the Kyoto city bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto-kawaramachi Station
and alight at Minamidacho. It's a 5-minute walk from there.

Okazaki Shrine

岡崎神社

A rare shrine dedicated to rabbits. Stone statues of rabbits are placed everywhere in the precincts. Try the cute rabbit fortune.

INFORMATION

Address

51, Okazaki Higashitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

Take the Kyoto city bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto-kawaramachi Station
and alight at OkazakiJinja-mae. It's a short walk away.

Konkai Komyo-ji Temple

金戒光明寺

Enjoy the autumn scenery in the small precincts overlooking Kyoto City.

INFORMATION

Address

121, Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

Take the Kyoto city bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto-kawaramachi Station
and alight at Okazaki-michi. It's a 10-minute walk from there.

<Rakuchu Area>

Kitano-tenmangu Shrine

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is famous for its plum blossoms and autumn leaves. In late autumn, enjoy the scenery while sipping matcha green tea in the teahouse.

INFORMATION

Address

Bakuro-cho Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

Take the Kyoto city bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line Omiya Station
and alight at Kitano Tenmangu-mae. It's a short walk away.

Ninna-ji Temple

仁和寺

Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, was built in 888. The autumn leaves seen here and there in the vast precincts are magnificent.

INFORMATION

Address

33, Omuro-dairi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

From Hankyu Kyoto Line Omiya Station,
transfer over to the Randen and go to Omuro Ninnaji Station.
It's a 5-minute walk from there.

<KYOTO Arashiyama Area>

Rankyo

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The sight of boats sailing down the river, flanked by vividly colored mountains, adds to the autumnal atmosphere. Let’s enjoy the scenery of Arashiyama in autumn while listening to the murmuring of the river.

INFORMATION

Access

15-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station

Daikaku-ji Temple

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The combination of the beautiful colors of the pagoda and the fiery maple leaves is gorgeous. Osawa Pond to the east is also a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. The reflection of the autumn scenery on the surface of the water is fantastic.

INFORMATION

Address

4, Saga Osawa-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

30-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station

Tenryu-ji Temple

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The autumn leaves framing the Sogenchi Garden, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the scenery of Arashiyama combine to create a spectacular sight.

INFORMATION

Address

68, Saga Tenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

15-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station

Jojakko-ji Temple

常寂光寺

It is said that the legendary “Ogura Hyakunin Isshu” (One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets) and its collection of poems were written at Jojakkoji Temple. In late autumn, you can enjoy the beautiful sight of the autumn leaves scattered along the sides of the stone steps leading to the main hall.

INFORMATION

Address

3, Sagaogurayama Ogura-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

25-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station

<KYOTO Other Area>

Yoshimine-dera Temple

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This is one of Nishiyama’s most famous places for viewing autumn leaves. Standing on top of a small hill in the precincts of the temple, you can enjoy the beauty of the bright red maples and the scenery of Kyoto.

INFORMATION

Address

Oharano-koshio-machi, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto

Access

Take the Hankyu bus from Hankyu Kyoto Line Higashi-muko Station
and alight at Yoshiminedera. It's a 8-minute walk from there.

There are so many places to see the autumn leaves in Kyoto that it is impossible to visit them all at once, but I hope you will enjoy visiting them in your own way by gradually shifting the time of year and the time of day.

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