Kyoto Autumn Leaves (spots, forecast 2023, Best time)

Kyoto Autumn Leaves (Fall Foliage)

The information about Kyoto Autumn Leaves (Fall Foliage) is presented here. In Kyoto, there are popular spots to see the autumn leaves such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, Eikando Temple, Tenryu-ji Temple, To-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Sanzen-in Temple, Genko-an Temple, and Kodai-ji Temple. Generally, the best time to see the autumn leaves in Kyoto is from early November to early December. However, it is depends on the climate of the year.

★Kyoto Autumn Leaves Illumination

【Basic knowledge of autumn leaves (fall foliage) 】

Generally, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is earlier when the autumn temperature is low, and later when the autumn temperature is high. It is said that the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) closer when the minimum temperature is 8 degrees Celsius or lower, and it progresses quickly when the minimum temperature is 5 to 6 degrees Celsius. It is said that autumn leaves (fall foliage) will become vivid under the following conditions: fine weather (direct sunlight), moderate humidity, temperature difference between day and night, consecutive days with a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius or less, and high temperature and heavy rain in summer.

【Autumn Leaves Spots in the northern part of Kyoto City】

In the northern part of Kyoto City, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is relatively earlier than in Kyoto City. In places at higher elevations, such as Enryaku-ji Temple, the best time to see autumn foliage is from early November. Ruriko-in Temple, Manshu-in Temple, and Hosen-in Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the autumn leaves. (confirmation required) Ohara, where Sanzen-in Temple is located, has been selected as one of the top 100 spots for autumn leaves in Japan. Genko-an Temple is well known not only in Kyoto but also throughout Japan due to an advertisement by a railway company.
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

【Autumn Leaves Spots in the eastern part of Kyoto City】

In the eastern part of Kyoto City, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around mid-November. Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Eikan-do Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, Shogun-duka Seiryuden, Chion-in Temple, and Konkai Komyo-ji Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the autumn foliage. (confirmation required) Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Eikan-do Temple, and Tofuku-ji Temple are some of the most famous autumn leaves spots in Kyoto City, and they are very crowded during the peak of autumn leaves. Along the Philosopher’s Path, there are Ginkaku-ji Temple, Honen-in Temple, Anraku-ji Temple, and Eikan-do Temple, and visitors can enjoy viewing the autumn leaves while strolling along the Philosopher’s Path.
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

【Autumn Leaves Spots in the central part of Kyoto City】

In the central part of Kyoto City, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around mid-November. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Umekoji Park may be illuminated during the best time to see the autumn foliage. (confirmation required)
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

【Autumn Leaves Spots in the western part of Kyoto City】

In the western part of Kyoto City, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around mid-November. However, in the higher elevation areas such as Jingo-ji Temple and Saimyo-ji Temple, the best time to see autumn leaves is from early November. Daikaku-ji Temple and Hogon-in Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the autumn foliage. (confirmation required)
Mt. Arashiyama has been selected as one of the top 100 spots for autumn leaves in Japan. In the area of Arashiyama and Sagano, there are Tenryu-ji Temple, Hogon-in Temple, Jojakko-ji Temple, Nison-in Temple, and Gio-ji Temple, which are worth visiting.
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

【Autumn Leaves Spots in the southern part and Yamashina of Kyoto City】

In the southern part and Yamashina of Kyoto City, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around mid-November. To-ji Temple, Daigo-ji Temple, and Zuishin-in Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the autumn foliage. (confirmation required)
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

【Autumn Leaves Spots in the areas other than Kyoto City】

In the areas other than Kyoto City, the best time to see autumn leaves (fall foliage) is usually around mid-November. Byodo-in Temple may be illuminated during the best time to see the autumn foliage. (confirmation required) Hozukyo Gorge has been selected as one of the top 100 spots for autumn leaves in Japan, and visitors can enjoy the Sagano Trolley Train and Hozugawa-Kudari (Hozu-gawa River Cruises). A special train is also operated by the Sagano Trolley Train.
（Below are the best times to see the autumn leaves every year. The best time to see this year may be a little earlier or later.）

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