According the weather news on November 6th, it said that the autumn colors starts around November 15th in the Northern area in Kyoto City, and November 23rd in Arashiyama area, which is not out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n
This time, we\u2019d like to share about the autumn spots in Kyoto especially the night illumination.<\/p>\n
Sagano Romantic Train is one of the attractions to do in the Arashiyama area is to take the scenic train towards Kameoka. The train runs along the Hozugawa River and makes its way through the magical mountains at a relatively slow pace, allowing you to enjoy the scenery.The length of the tracks is about 7 kilometers and the journey in each direction takes about 25 minutes. <\/p>\n
Term:
\nUntil the early December,2019
\n17:09 Torroko Sagano Station leave
\nFee:
\n620 yen (one-way)
\nAccess:
\n5-minute walk from JR Saga Arashiyama<\/p>\n
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\nDaikakuji is located in the Arashiyama area.
\nCrimson Water Mirror, Illuminations of Osawa-no-ike pond, has been held from November 8th to December 1st.
\nFantastic lights brilliantly illuminate the autumn leaves of the vast area around Osawa-no-ike pond.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember 8th ~December 1st,2019
\n17\uff1a30\uff5e20\uff1a30 ( Close reception 20:00) **Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n500 yen per an adult \/ 300 yen for 6 -18 year old
\nAccess:
\n1-minute walk from \u201cDaikakuji\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto City Bus #28,91 at Kyoto Station
\n15-minute walk from \u201cSaga Arashiyama\u201d St. on JR Sagano line
\n20-minute walk from \u201cRanden Saga\u201d St. on Keifuku line<\/p>\n
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\nThe garden inside the Hogonin Temple is a pond stroll style garden known as \u2018Shishiku no Niwa\u2019 (its mean Lion\u2019s Roar Garden) that incorporates the surrounding scenery into its design. It is frequently used for the Kyoto advertisements and gets popular.The garden opens for a limited time so don\u2019t miss this chance to see.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember 8th ~December 1st,2019
\n17\uff1a30\uff5e20\uff1a30 ( Close reception 20:00) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n600 yen per an adult \/ 300 yen for 6 -15 year old
\nAccess:
\n10-minute walk from \u201cSaga Arashiyama\u201d St. on the JR line
\n10-minute walk from \u201c Arashiyama\u201d St. on the Hankyu line
\n3-minute walk from \u201cArashiyama\u201d St. on the Randen line<\/p>\n
Kodaiji has the most popular garden in Kyoto created by famous gardener Kobori Enshu. During the illumination event, it holds the exhibition of Luca Galileo, an Italic violinist and modern artist. The twelve slide doors and prints drawn by him are displayed.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nOctober 25th~December 15th,2019
\nSunset\uff5e22\uff1a00 ( Close reception 21:30) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n600 yen per an adult \/ 300 yen for 6 -15 year old
\nAccess:
\n10-minute walk from \u201cSaga Arashiyama\u201d St. on the JR line<\/p>\n
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\nShoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family.
\nThe garden includes a hillside, and trees, plants, boulders and water have been artfully organised to provide harmony and contrast at the same time. <\/p>\n
Term:
\nOctober 25th~December 15th,2019
\n18:00\uff5e22:00 ( Close reception 21:30) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n800 yen per an adult \/ 400 yen for 6 -15 year old
\nAccess:
\n5-minute walk from \u201cHigashiyama\u201d St. on the Subway Tozai line<\/p>\n
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\nThis temple is located on the Higashiyama Mt. and the view from this observation deck is really great. Not many people know about this spot but those who wants to avoid crowds is worth visiting. It\u2019s not convenient location and able to enter for the limited time.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nOctober 25th~December 15th,2019
\n17\uff1a00\uff5e21\uff1a30( Close reception 21:00) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n500 yen per an adult \/ 400 yen for 15-18 year old \/ 200 yen for 6-15 year old
\nAccess:
\n5-minute taxi from \u201cKeage\u201d St. on the Subway Tozai line
\n30-minute walk from Shorenin (Trail way)<\/p>\n
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\nThis relatively small sized temple\/garden has left a permanent impression in your heart. It is just serene and peaceful and the beauty of the garden took your breath away. The gardens are magnificent with two arched bridge and the autumn colors are spectacular in the height of the season.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember 6th~December 4th,2019
\n17:30~21:00( Close reception 20:30) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n600 yen for older than 15-year old
\nAccess:
\n3-minute walk from \u201cNanzenji Eikandomichi\u201d Bus stop on the city bus #5 at Kyoto St.
\n15-minute walk from \u201cKeage\u201d St. on the Subway Tozai line<\/p>\n
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\nDuring the illumination event, the beam of light illuminates to the night sky. This light express the mercy of Kannon. Though the Kiyomizu stage is under construction, the hidden temple, Jojuin temple, is open in the limited time.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember 16th~December 1st,2019
\n17:30~21:00( Close reception) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n400 yen per an adult \/ 200 yen for 6-15 year old
\n600 yen charged if you enter the Jojyuin Garden, November 18th to December 1st.
\nAccess:
\n10-minute walk from \u201cGojo-zaka\u201d Bus stop on the city bus #206,100 at Kyoto St.<\/p>\n
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\nIt’s a sub-temple complex on the Nanzenji grounds and the most popular autumn leaves spot in Kyoto. You can enter the shoin room that is usually close and see the magical scenery from there. Spectacular scenery enable you to take your time to enjoy strolling and soaking in the beauty.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember 15th~ November 30th,2019
\n17:30~21:00( Close reception 20:45) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n600 yen per an adult \/ 500 yen for 15-18 year old \/ 400 yen for 6-15 year old
\nAccess:
\n10-minute walk from \u201cKeage\u201d St. on the Subway Tozai line<\/p>\n
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\nIt is located deep in mountains, slightly far from the city, but the peaceful and sacred atmosphere of the shrine would have never existed if it wasn\u2019t. Special illumination for the autumn leaves enlight the Kifune area and Kifune Shrine. Eizan train passes through the famous Maple tunnel and it will slow down for about 90 seconds all the passengers to enjoy the special night view of Autumn foliage.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember2nd~ November 24th,2019
\nSunset~20:30
\nAdmission Fee:
\nFree
\nAccess:
\nTake off from \u201cKifuneguchi\u201d St. on the Eizan Railway<\/p>\n
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\nIt is less populated and feel more local than being the usual tourist attraction that other shrines and temples become. This shrine offered a perfect location to relax outside a busy city and also offers amazing photo opportunities. Historical site Odoi (earth wall) above the Kamiya river is called \u201cMomiji en\u201d(Maple garden) and known for the beautiful autumn leaves spot.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember 9th~December 8th,2019
\nSunset ~20:00
\nAdmission Fee:
\n1,000 yen per an adult \/ 500 yen for a child
\nAccess:
\nIn front of \u201cKitano Tenmangu Shrine\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto City Bus #50,101 at Kyoto Station
\n5-minute walk from \u201cHakubai cho\u201d St. on Keifuku line<\/p>\n
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\nOne of the iconic sight-seeing place in Kyoto always appears on ads , postcards. Quiet place with beautiful scenery, with Ancient Buddhist Tower made of wood and Sculpture of Japanese Buddhist fellowship. The popular photo spot is at the Hyotan pond that has a reflection of the tower. Less crowded around 21:00.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nOctober 26th~December 8th,2019
\n18\uff1a30\uff5e21\uff1a30( Close reception 21:00) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n1,000 yen per an adult \/ 500yen for younger than 12-year old
\nAccess:
\n15-minute walk from \u201cKyoto \u201d St. of the JR line<\/p>\n
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\nDaigoji Temple is famous with the beautiful cherry blossoms in Spring and also provides the breathtaking scenery in fall.
\nThe composition of Bentendo is just stunning; the pond, the vermillion bridge and temple building set against a background of trees and foliage.<\/p>\n
Term:
\nNovember 15th~December 1st,2019
\n18:00\uff5e20:50( Close reception 21:00) *Day-night doubleheader
\nAdmission Fee:
\n1,000 yen except but the younger than 6-year old
\nAccess:
\n10-minute walk from \u201cDaigo \u201d St. of the Subway Tozai line<\/p>\n
You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application “KoI APP”.
\nWith this application, even if you don\u2019t have Wi-Fi, you can find nearby stores and so on.
\nYou can install the application from the following URL.<\/p>\n