Kyoto autumn leaves When 2024

The peak season for autumn foliage in Kyoto typically ranges from early November to early December each year. For 2023, it is expected to be around mid-November to early December. Kyoto’s autumn foliage is renowned for its vibrant colors and attracts visitors from both within Japan and around the world. The region’s ample humidity and the significant temperature difference between day and night, owing to its basin topography, contribute to the exceptional beauty of Kyoto’s autumn leaves.

Some notable autumn foliage spots in Kyoto include:

• Tofuku-ji Temple (東福寺)
• Eikando (永観堂)
• Arashiyama (嵐山)
• Nijo Castle (二条城)
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺)
• Kurama-dera Temple (鞍馬寺)
• Rakusai Jakkoin Temple in Arashiyama (洛西常寂光寺)
• Sagano Scenic Railway along the Hozugawa River (保津川沿いを走る嵯峨野トロッコ列車)
• Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺)

The timing of peak autumn foliage varies from the early November period in the northern parts of Kyoto to the late November period in the southern parts. Visitors can experience the vibrant autumn colors throughout this timeframe.

 

 

 

 

Event overview

Kyoto

period
From around early November to early December 2024

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