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25 night illumination spots of Autumn leaves in Kyoto 2024

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#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.

Konkai komyoji temple: the overlooked autumn leaves in Kyoto
Konkai Komyoji temple is not popular site to visit but we can enjoy one of the most beautiful autumn leaves and illumination in Kyoto.

Afro Buddha waits for you.

Afro Buddha in Kyoto アフロ大仏英語で説明
The real name of "Afro Buddha" is "Goko Shii Amidabutsu.(五劫思惟阿弥陀仏)" It means that a Buddha meditates forever. In this artile, you can learn the reason of its hair style and its features, souvenirs and so on.

顔ハメ看板

The afro duckies are missing.

The night illumination of Konkai Komyoji temple

金戒光明寺の紅葉 夕暮れ

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.

金戒光明寺の紅葉 ライトアップ金戒光明寺の紅葉2016

Konkai Komyoji has a pond and of course Mizukagami. It is as amazing as that of Toji.

About Konkai Komyoji

  • Official name: Shiun-zan Konkai Komyoji 紫雲山金戒光明寺
  • De facto name: Kurodani-san 黒谷さん
  • Address: 121 Kurodani cho , Sakyo ward, Kyoto city, 〒606-8331
  • Phone no. 075-771-2201
  • Fax no. 075-771-0836
  • Official Website : Konkai Komyoji official (Japanese language only)
  • Time requried 1 hour~

How to get to Konkai Komyoji temple?

Kyoto city bus

No.2、93、203、204 Okazeki Jinjya mae bus stop

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#5 Kiano tenmangu shrine 北野天満宮

The schedule of 2024

  • Dates: 11/9~ Early Deember
  • 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

北野天満宮の紅葉ライトアップ北野天満宮の紅葉ライトアップ

北野天満宮の紅葉ライトアップ北野天満宮の紅葉ライトアップ

Kitano tenmangu started night illumination a couple of years ago. Maple leaves are in extraordinary red and vermilion.

About Kitano Tenmangu shrine

  • Name: Kitano Tenmangu 北野天満宮
  • Adress  Bakurocho, Kamigyo ward, Kyoto city
  • Phone No. 075-461-0005
  • FAX No. 075-461-6556
  • Website Kitano Tenmangu official
  • Entrance fee: Free
  • Time required 1hour~

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.

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#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.

2018年 3月30日清水寺の桜

This is the Kiyomizu-dera in this spring. In this fall, it would looked like this.

KIYOMIZUDERA temple guide: Deities, stage, renovation, mainhall, must-sees 清水寺につき英語で説明
The absolute guide of Kiyomizudera temple. Deities, stage, renovation, main hall and othre must-sees, all the things available.
KIYOMIZU-DERA in Autumn Leaves and night illumination 2019
Kiyomizu-dera temple has the most amazing autumn leaves and night illumination in Kyoto. You can learn the best way to enjoy them in this article with a help of a goat Kyotoite!

The night illumination of Kiyomizu-dera temple

The main hall before the renovation and now

工事前の清水寺・ライトアップ

So amazing, baah!

The main hall under renovation

清水寺の紅葉

The cage covers the main hall like this.

清水寺の紅葉

Look up the stage. A few people try to see it from the foot of it.

清水寺の紅葉

Kiyomizu-dera temple is illuminated in bright red. Enjoy the pagoda with maple leaves.

清水寺西門清水寺の紅葉

From the west gate (the right gate in the 2nd photo), have a good view.

About Kiyomizu-dera temple

  • Official name: Otowazan Kiyomizu-dera 音羽山清水寺
  • Address: Kiyomizu cho 1-294, Higashiyama ward, Kyoto city, Kyoto pref.
  • Phone no. 075-551-1234
  • FAX no. 075-551-1287
  • Website; Kiyomizu-dera official HP
  • Open hours: Depends on seasons. See Official website.
  • Time required: 1 hour~

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.

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Kiyomizu michi and Gojozaka bus stops are not available! Crowded!