THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Toji temple, Tenjuan temple, Eikando temple
- Page 2 Konkai Komyoji temple, Kiteno Tenmangu shrine, Kiyomizudera
- Page 3 Hogon-in temple, Yasaka shrine, Korin-in temple
- Page 4 Shogun Zuka Seiryuden, Ruriko-in temple, Shoren-in temple
- Page 5 Kodaiji temple, Entoku-in temple, Daikakuji temple
- Page 6 Manshu-in temple, Chion-in temple, Syorinji temple
- Page 7 Byodo-in temple, Hosen-in temple, Daigoji temple
- Page 8 Zuishin-in temple, Rokuoh-in temple ,Tofukuji temple
- Page 9 Kenninji temple, Ninnnaji temple, Yusaitei, Eiden, Nijo castle
The following is the contents of this article.
#4 Konkai Komyoji temple 金戒光明寺
The schedule of 2024
- Dates: 11/15~ 12/8
- Open hours 17:30~20:30 (Entrance closes at 20:00)
- Entrance fee: 1,000 JPY
Konkai Komyoji provides us with “Premium visit plan.” Check out the official site (Japanese only). Special plan is available for 1,500 JPY
Overview
Konkai Komyoji is one of the most overlooked autumn leaves spots in Kyoto. Only so-called Kyoto-enthusiasts pay visit there. It has so stunning night illumination in fall.
Afro Buddha waits for you.
The afro duckies are missing.
The night illumination of Konkai Komyoji temple
Konkai Komyoji stands on a hill. We have a good view of Kyoto city. At twilight in fall, see the sun setting.
The Sanmon gate is illuminated. There are the maple trees in bright red in front of it.
The best Sanmon illuminated.
Konkai Komyoji has a pond and of course Mizukagami. It is as amazing as that of Toji.
About Konkai Komyoji
How to get to Konkai Komyoji temple?
Kyoto city bus
No.2、93、203、204 Okazeki Jinjya mae bus stop
#5 Kiano tenmangu shrine 北野天満宮
The schedule of 2024
- Dates: 11/9~ Early December
- Open hours: Not yet announced
- Entrance fee: 1,000 JPY
Overview
Kitano tenmangu enshrines Sugawarano Michizane, the most learned person in Japanese history and popular among students. It has one of the most beautiful autumn leaves. It is one of the most underrated places and is always not crowded.
The night illumination of Kitano tenmangu shrine
Kitano tenmangu started night illumination a couple of years ago. Maple leaves are in extraordinary red and vermilion.
About Kitano Tenmangu shrine
How to get to Kitano Tenmangu shrine?
Kyoto City Bus
No.50、101、102、203 Kitano tenmangu mae bus stop.
Randen (Keifuku rail way) Kitano Hakubaico station.
#6 Kiyomizu-dera temple 清水寺
The schedule of 2024
- Dates: 11/18~ 11/30
- Open hours 18:00~21:30 (Be there by 21:00)
- Entrance fee: 400 JPY
Overview
The most popular destination for tourists. The roof of the main hall was under renovation and covered in a cage.
This is the Kiyomizu-dera in this spring. In this fall, it would looked like this.
The night illumination of Kiyomizu-dera temple
The main hall before the renovation and now
So amazing, baah!
The main hall under renovation
The cage covers the main hall like this.
Look up the stage. A few people try to see it from the foot of it.
Kiyomizu-dera temple is illuminated in bright red. Enjoy the pagoda with maple leaves.
From the west gate (the right gate in the 2nd photo), have a good view.
About Kiyomizu-dera temple
How to get to Kiyomizu-dera temple?
Fall is high season. Many people migrated to Kyoto to admire autumn leaves around the world. Usually, we head for Kiyomizu michi or Gojozaka bus stops to get to Kiyomizu-dera.
In high season, we head for Shijo Kawaramachi or Gion bus stops instead. We also take train to get to Kiyomizu-dera temple. Keihan Gion shijo station, Kiyomizu Gojo station, and Hankyu Kawaramachi station.
Kiyomizu michi and Gojozaka bus stops are not available! Crowded!
