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The best places to see autumn leaves in Kyoto

The top 3 according to 33 votes from people: Kiyomizu-dera · Tōfuku-ji · Eikandō (Zenrin-ji). (Updated Dec 4, 2023.)

Kyoto's classic autumn spots, where temples and valleys turn red.

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Top 12

  1. 1

    Kiyomizu-dera

    Leaves seen from the stage and night openings.

    ▲ 5 ▼ 0

    5
  2. 2

    Tōfuku-ji

    A sea of red leaves seen from the Tsūten bridge.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  3. 3

    Eikandō (Zenrin-ji)

    'Eikandō for autumn leaves', with evening illumination.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  4. 4

    Arashiyama

    Togetsukyō bridge, Tenryū-ji and Jōjakkō-ji.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  5. 5

    Nanzen-ji

    Leaves around the Sanmon gate and aqueduct.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  6. 6

    Kitano Tenmangū maple garden

    Maples on the historic Odoi earthworks.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 0

    3
  7. 7

    Jingo-ji, Takao

    Mountain temple steps among maples.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  8. 8

    Kibune and Kurama

    The Eizan Railway's maple tunnel.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  9. 9

    Shinnyo-dō

    Three-storey pagoda among the maples.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 1

    1
  10. 10

    Daigo-ji

    Five-storey pagoda and the Benten hall in autumn.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  11. 11

    Rurikō-in

    Known for leaves reflected on the polished floor.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  12. 12

    Sanzen-in, Ōhara

    Moss garden and maple-lined approach.

    ▲ 0 ▼ 0

    0

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