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Trip.Best Popular Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture [2024]

Updated Sep 2024
  • top_1
    󰺂8.2
    4.7/5
    2275 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6768 reviews
    "Really nice little syreet littered with shops selling yummy japanese foods and souvenirs. Also tasted some really good matcha while I was there!"
    Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
    8.2km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Arashiyama is an area in the Katsura River basin that flows through the western part of Kyoto City. It is one of Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations. A beautiful area that has been written about in poetry and songs since ancient times, it is known as a famous spot where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall. The lush bamboo forest also gives it a Kyoto-like atmosphere. Many famous temples and shrines are dotted around the area. The scenic view of the Katsura River and Togetsukyo Bridge against the mountain backdrop continues to attract many tourists.
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  • top_2
    󰺂7.8
    4.7/5
    2480 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 11713 reviews
    "Even in the rain🌧☔️, it didn't dampen our excitement at this beautiful temple🎎⛩️ Walking upslope I saw various shops with matcha🍵, mochi 🍡🍢and memories that anybody would like spending time in. The rain brought a different perspective indeed."
    Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
    4km from downtown
    No.4 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture
    Highlights: Kiyomizu-dera is an ancient temple that represents Kyoto. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994. The main hall, famous for its stage that juts out from the mountain slope, is designated as a national treasure. Surrounded by trees, you can enjoy cherry blossoms in full bloom in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall. Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most famous historical sites, along with Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama. There is a constant stream of worshippers and tourists throughout the year.
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  • top_3
    󰺂4.2
    4.6/5
    192 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 794 reviews
    "The Nishi-Honwan Temple is the largest wooden complex in Japan, with buildings and fascinating gardens built from the 1st century. The majestic posture of the Yuyingtang and Amituotang in the courtyard is magnificent. The remnants of Fushimi City's Tangmen, Japan's oldest Beineng stage, Bai Academy, Black Academy, Feiyun Pavilion and other buildings tell the present people about the gorgeous Taoshan culture."
    Kyoto.Kyoto City Centre
    3.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is the main court of the Jodo Shinshu Hongan Temple School, and is a world cultural heritage site. It was called "Nishi Hongan-ji Temple" since 1272, when Shinran's daughter moved Shinran's body back to Dongshan Valley. There are five famous buildings in this temple, which is a classic model of ancient Japanese architecture. Every November, the ginkgo trees in the temple become very beautiful, making a walk through a path full of golden ginkgo leaves a quite romantic one.
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    4

    󰺂4.9
    4.6/5
    211 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1846 reviews
    "Tofuku-ji, founded in 1236 in Kyoto, Japan, by the powerful Fujiwara clan, stands as one of the five great Zen temples of Kyoto. Established to pray for the souls of those who perished in the Mongol invasions, it has weathered centuries of historical shifts and architectural reconstructions. The temple complex boasts significant structures such as the iconic Sanmon gate, the oldest of its kind in Japan, and the Tsutenkyo Bridge, famous for its panoramic views of autumn foliage.Visitors are drawn to Tofuku-ji for its profound Zen atmosphere, beautiful gardens, and seasonal transformations, particularly during the autumn season when the vibrant colors of maple leaves create a mesmerizing spectacle. The blend of historical significance, architectural splendor, and natural beauty makes Tofuku-ji a cultural gem and a contemplative retreat for those seeking a glimpse into Japan's rich heritage."
    Kyoto
    5.3km from downtown
    Featured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Tofuku-ji Temple is the largest Zen temple in Kyoto and the headquarter of the Tofuku-ji School of Rinzai. Years of war and the fire in 1881 burned down its Buddhist hall, Dharma hall, kitchen and housing, and then rebuilt it one by one. The Tongtian Bridge in the temple is a scenic spot for viewing red leaves, and the Woyun Bridge is a good place to shoot the red leaves landscape of Tongtian Bridge and Washing Jade Stream. There are 25 towers in the whole temple, and the existing ancient gates are very precious cultural relics. The national treasure abbot of Longyin Temple is a very old abbot building. The Abbot was built in 1235 and rebuilt in 1890. The abbot is surrounded by several gardens. The layout was designed in 1939 by Mr. Shigemori Sanling, a well-known gardening expert. He hopes to express the simple Zen way of the Kamakura period through the abstract architectural techniques of contemporary art.
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    󰺂4.6
    4.7/5
    133 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1739 reviews
    "Eikan-dō(Zenrin-ji) Temple is situated in 48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8445, Japan. This temple is one of the popular places for admires the autumn foliage in Kyoto.The landscaping of temple is top notch with beautiful traditional Japanese architecture. Recommended to visit in a sunny morning."
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
    3.6km from downtown
    Featured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Zenrin-ji Temple, known as Eikando, was founded in the early Heian period (853) as the dojo of Shingon sect and the place where eminent monks chanted Buddha. The name of Yongguan Hall is derived from the residence of eminent monks who strictly abide by the precepts. Since the opening of the temple, it has continuously held charitable activities and is a pioneer of social welfare activities in today's society. The temple preserves a large number of portraits and books before and after the Kamakura period, some of which have been listed as national designated cultural properties. Among them, the Yamagoshi Amitabha and the golden bronze lotus plate are also listed as national treasures, and the "Amitabha" enshrined in the Ekando Hall. It is a work from the Kamakura period. Its special feature is that the head of the Buddha is turned to the left. Unlike ordinary Buddha statues, similar Buddha statues have only appeared in Sichuan, which is very rare. Yongguantang is also a place for viewing red leaves, attracting tourists to take pictures and enjoy the maple every autumn.
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    6

    󰺂5.7
    4.6/5
    116 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 259 reviews
    "Remember 2019.11 Kansai late autumn trip~ Take the bus from the 3,000 courtyard and get off in front of Yaohan Station. Walking to the entrance, the scenery on this road is also beautiful. In addition to the large red maple, there are small bridges and flowing water, small mountain waterfalls, and it is very beautiful to take a shot. A boy held a sign to guide tourists to buy tickets. The ticket will write a few times and a small bag. Go inside again and continue to queue. The popularity of the glass light courtyard is really high, and the queue is constantly. The tickets are also several times the number of 3,000 courtyards, but the place is actually much smaller. When queuing, the staff will also take the initiative to help the tourists who are about to enter take a photo at the door, and the service is still very good. There are two floors in the glazed courtyard, and there is a room that is specially made for everyone to copy scriptures, which is also very sacred. And this outside is the legendary reflection shooting site, it is really black technology, haha, you need to experience it yourself. Although it is much smaller than the 3,000 courtyard, a photo is also very artistic, and it is worth coming. If you have time, you can also visit the gallery next to it."
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
    6.7km from downtown
    Featured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Ruriko-in Temple is named Ruriko-in Temple because of the lush vegetation in the courtyard and the colorful lights and shadows in the courtyard. The Japanese-style porch is harmoniously matched with the colorful maple leaves, and the layers of forest are full of colors. The red leaves in other places are only red and yellow, and here there is pink. When you climb the stairs, the three colors complement each other, which makes you feel like you are in an illusion.
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    󰺂7.2
    4.7/5
    1953 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 17343 reviews
    "🌈 Attraction features: Because the cartoon "Smart One Hugh" is known for the Golden Pavilion, the most eye-catching of course is the Golden Pavilion full of gold foil, the original one has been burned by a monk, and now this one is newly built decades ago, and the new one is of course much more beautiful than the old one. However, in addition to the Golden Pavilion, there are many other places worth seeing: 🎟️ Ticket related: 1. The ticket is very distinctive, and it is a Zhu Yinfu that can bless the whole family's safety and health (if it is a group tour, you must remember to find a tour guide to come back), the fare is very cheap, a dozen yuan. 🕐️ Scenic Area opening hours: 2, 9:00-17:00 (closes early, it is best to go forward at 16:00) 💗 Other tips: 3, there is a handwritten light yellow large-word newspaper at the gate, writing five rings, similar to the Chinese temples can not kill, can not eat meat and other rules, you can use WeChat to scan and translate, If you make a mistake, try not to go in 😂. 4. Come in and look at the Jinge Temple across the lake. This is the best landscape location. The flow of people will take you away. You must seize the opportunity. After passing this village, there is no such store. 5. On the east side of the lake is the abbot's abbot's house, the atmosphere is beautiful, can you go in to see the character. There is a pine tree bonsai at the entrance, one of the "Kyoto Sansong", the name is "Luzhou Song", trimmed into the appearance of a sailing ship, the bow rushes west, symbolizing the meaning of advocating the Western Bliss World. (Recently in the pruning solid type, below the shelf) 6, there is a small waterfall behind the Golden Pavilion Temple, there is a "squid stone" in front of the waterfall, here is called "squid jumping dragon gate", is also a place to pray. 7, "the white snake's head", the small minarets behind is the grave of the white snake, is the incarnation of wealth and wisdom. There were three statues and a coin-throwing bronze in front of them, but there were few coins in the bronze, and the three statues were full of potholes. 8, along the "shunlu" wooden sign, through a small earth slope, overlooking the entire Golden Pavilion Temple, here is also the ancient tea ceremony master's favorite tea place. 9. The Jinge Temple is built near the lake, and the lake is also a must. There are several small islands with five pines in the middle of the lake, which are unique in the traditional Japanese courtyard. 10. The Jinge Temple is small, but it has its unique Buddhist characteristics. The exit has a place for praying for blessings and signings. 11. Finally, when walking down the long ladder, don't forget to taste the special "golden powder matcha ice cream" (other article)."
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
    3.1km from downtown
    No.7 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture
    Highlights: Kinkaku-ji is an ancient Japanese temple in Kyoto. Completed in 1397, it originally served as the villa of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, but was later transformed into a Zen Buddhist temple. Originally named Rokuon-ji (literally "Deer Garden Temple"), it is also known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion owing to the gold foil that the outside of the building is wrapped in. In addition to being a famous tourist attraction, Kinkaku-ji has also been designated as a National Treasure by the Japanese government and is a symbol of Kyoto.
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    󰺂5.5
    4.5/5
    188 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2200 reviews
    "The three gates are not a separate attraction 😂 The view and mood are very wide. If time allows, you can find a corner in a daze. If you are walking around and watching the flowers, it is not worth spending tickets."
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
    3.7km from downtown
    Featured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Nanzenji has a very high status among all Japanese Zen temples, and is listed as the top five mountains in Kyoto and five mountains in Kamakura. There are many attractive spots in the vast Zen temple: the Abbot (National Treasure), which preserves 124 luxurious Momoyama-style sash paintings, Sanmon (Important Cultural Heritage), one of Japan's three major gates, the Hodo, the Imperial Palace, and more. In addition, there are also many gardens with beautiful and elegant artistic conception, such as the Chanyuan-style dry landscape garden "Huziduhe" located in Dafangzhang, and the dry landscape garden "Heguiting" located in Jindiyuan. The temple houses the famous painter Kano Tanyou's gate paintings and drinking tigers, which are also worth seeing. The Waterway Pavilion is an old image of the Lake Biwa Canal Project in Kyoto. The Lake Biwa Canal is a canal construction project that diverts water from Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, a neighboring county of Kyoto, to Kyoto. Domestic water systems, industrial water and agricultural irrigation in the surrounding area benefit from this. The waterway pavilion of Nanzenji Temple was completed in Meiji 21 (1888), which was the result of the government's disdain for Buddhism in the Meiji period not to modify the canal line. The structure is rigid, and after a hundred years of tempering, the mottled red walls and the Zen temple gradually merge into one.
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    Gion

    󰺂8.7
    4.8/5
    7643 Review
    Free
    "Thanks for letting it down and I was going on the bus to work today."
    Kyoto.Gion
    2.8km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Situated in the scenic area of Higashiyama, Gion is a traditional entertainment district in Kyoto. Nowadays, it is a well-known attraction in Kyoto, and a must-see place for many tourists wishing to spot a geisha. During the day, the traditional Japanese restaurants and teahouses of this area serve as a place of relaxation, and visitors may often encounter geishas passing by. However, the evening is when this place really comes to life. You can expect to meet geisha and maiko here, or you could head to Gion Corner to watch a traditional art performance.
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    󰺂5.9
    4.6/5
    134 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 844 reviews
    "Remember 2019.11 Kansai Late Autumn Festival~ The first monastery in Kyoto. Only by bus can you reach it. After getting off the bus, go all the way up, passing restaurants and small shops along the way. The scenery along the way is also very beautiful, not slow, come to the 3,000 courtyard, very simple doorway. Buy tickets for admission, take off your shoes after entering, and visit along the sign. The 3,000 courtyards are large, and all kinds of trees and red maples are quite spectacular. If you want to go all over the courtyard, all the viewing is in place, it feels like it will take more than half a day. The scenery is so beautiful that I will linger. You can also pray for blessings in the courtyard and buy Yushou. The first trip to choose to come to the 3,000 courtyard is a wonderful start. By the way, it was the peak lunch hour when I came out of the 3,000 courtyard. The restaurants at the door were all full, hungry, and quickly found another way out."
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
    13.1km from downtown
    No.19 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture
    Highlights: Sanqianyuan, located in Ohara, Sakyo District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, is a Tiantai sect temple built in 1118. As one of the three major monasteries of the Tiantai Sect, Sanqian-in is famous for its elegance and beauty. Gorgeous palaces, well-designed courtyards, and beautiful scenery of the four seasons together constitute the Sanzen-in Temple, a must-visit attraction when visiting Ohara. The garden is densely covered with moss and cedar trees block the sun. There are about 3000 hydrangeas in the natural forest in the backyard. During the rainy season, flowers bloom and the scenery is intoxicating. Entering from the guest hall, here is the Xuanguan of the Sanqianyuan, and outside the guest hall is the famous courtyard in Kyoto - Jubi Garden. of beauty. Passing through the guest hall, you need to take off your shoes to enter the Chen Palace. The vast courtyard in front of the Chen Palace is the Youqing Garden in Sanqianyuan, which is a chiquan-style garden. , cute and funny.
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FAQ

What Fall Viewing Attractions are there in Kyoto Prefecture?
These are all Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture:Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, Tōfuku-ji Temple, Eikan-dō (Zenrin-ji) Temple
What are some highly-rated Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture?
Some highly-rated Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture include:Arashiyama:4.7, Kiyomizu-dera Temple:4.7, Nishi Hongan-ji Temple:4.6, Tōfuku-ji Temple:4.6, Eikan-dō (Zenrin-ji) Temple:4.7
At what locations in Kyoto Prefecture can Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture be found?
The Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture are mainly located in:Arashiyama:Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple:Kyoto, Nishi Hongan-ji Temple:Kyoto, Tōfuku-ji Temple:Kyoto, Eikan-dō (Zenrin-ji) Temple:Kyoto
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