THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Introduction, Yasaka shrine, Plum blossom, and Sakura 1
- Page 2 Sakura2
- Page 3 Sakura 3
- Page 4 Sakura 4
- Page 5 Aomomiji and Summer
- Page 6 Autumn leaves 1
- Page 7 Autumn leaves 2
The following is the contents of this article.
Autumn leaves 紅葉
The most crowded season in Kyoto. Many tourists, especially so-called “Kyoto-enthusiasts”, love this season.
Toji temple 東寺
Highlight
The most amazing thing is Mizukagami. Mizukagami is an art to admire reflection on water. There is a pond named Hyotanike in Toji temple. In autumn, its surface is so calm that we can enjoy extraordinary Mizukagami. We can find Mizukagami in many places but that of Toji is the best.
Usually, we can enjoy 3-D Mandala at night.
About Toji temple
How to get to Toji temple?
About 15 minutes walk from JR Kyoto station: Red train annotation
Kyoto City bus
No. 205 Toji michi bus stop: Blue bus annotations.
No. 207 Toji Higashi mon mae bus stop: Red bus annotations.
Tenjuan temple 天授庵
Highlight
The autumn leaves in Tenjuan are illuminated with warmth. We cannot expect such warmth any other place in Kyoto.
One of few opportunities to enjoy Zen garden night illumination.
At night, we admire the stroll garden from the main hall. We catch a glimpse of bamboo trees behind the maple trees. We cannot stroll around the garden though we can in daytime.
About Tenju-an
How to get to Tenju-an temple?
About 10 minutes walk from Kyoto City subway Keage station.
Eikando a.k.a. Zenrinji temple 永観堂（禅林寺）
Highlight
Eikando is the most famous place to enjoyo Autume leaves in Kyoto. Actually, it gives us extraordinary ones. We can also enjoy the beautiful Mizukagami.
About Eikando temple
How to get to Eikando temple?
At subway Kyoto station, take Karasuma line to Karasuma Oike station. At Karasuma Oike station, change train to subway Tozai line to Keage station. It takes about 15 minutes from Keage station to Eikando.
Konkai Komyoji temple 金戒光明寺
Highlight
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.
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
Kiano tenmangu shrine 北野天満宮
Highlight
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.
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.
Kiyomizu-dera temple 清水寺
Highlight
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!
