The Season for Autumn Leaves has Arrived♪ Where is your favorite?
Hello everyone. It has finally gotten cold in Kyoto and that means the leaves have started to turn. Our website “Kyoto Tourism Guide” hosts the “Autumn Leaves News” every year that has the latest up to date information on the status of the autumn leaves across the prefecture.
The information is updated twice a week until early December, so be sure to check it out!
You can also download the “Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Leaves News” pamphlet that lists autumn leaves spots and related events throughout Kyoto Prefecture from the same site! It is the perfect companion to your next sightseeing trip!
Here are our topic recommendations from each area of Kyoto Prefecture this year.
Kyoto by the Sea Area, Nariai-ji Temple, Miyazu
This spectacular location overlooking Amanohashidate, is one of Japan’s Three Most Scenic Views! Nariai-ji is was founded in 704 and is the 28th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. The stunning autumn leaves around the five-story pagoda is something straight out of a painting…
Woodland Kyoto, Hozukyo, Kameoka City
The Hozugawa River is rich in nature and that includes Autumn leaves. You can experience the autumn leaves spreading in all directions while riding the Sagano Torokko Train or taking a Hozugawa River Cruise, which covers over 16 km in about 2 hours!
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove, Yanagidani Kannon Yokoku-ji Temple, Nagaokakyo City
Yokoku-ji temple is known for creating the first flower water fountain and is always filled with the refreshing air of the mountains. During “Momiji Week,” which runs until December 1st (Sun), you can not only enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves, but also special exhibitions and limited goshuin stamps♪
*Photo is from the 2023 Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove Instagram Campaign Award (Instagram account @lotus.m.lotus )
Kyoto Tea Country, Zenhoji Temple, Yawata
World famous Kinkakuji Temple was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Zenhoji Temple is the family temple of his mother. Also known as the “Maple Temple,” the temple has approximately 100 maple trees donated to the temple, creating an overwhelmingly beautiful display!
・”Kyoto Tourism Guide” “Autumn Leaves News 2024” page ☞https://www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp/calendar?id=3 (Japanese site)
・Download the brochure “Autumn Leaves News 2024 for the whole of Kyoto”! ☞https://www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp/pamphlet (Japanese site)
・Check out the Another Kyoto’s Autumn Foliage calendar in English here: https://www.kyototourism.org/en/autumnleaves/
Photo of Hozukyo Gorge provided by Hozugawa Yusen Enterprise Association
