Picture Guide to Autumn Leaves in Central Kyoto
(Updated October 2011)
In the late autumn, it is not so much crowded in Central Kyoto. So, we can afford to take our time in Central Kyoto. The best time of most of the sites is late November.
It is convenient to take Keihan Electric Railway, Kyoto City Subway & Bus to get there.
The following tables show my observation results on the autumn leaves at the prominent sites in Kyoto, 2009 and 2010.
Well, I'll show the picture of each site with one or two words.
If you want to see more pictures of each site, click [2010], [2009] or [2008].
You can see the related article (unfortunately in Japanese) including the several pictures uploaded in 2010, 2009 or 2008, respectively.
Nishijin 西陣
It is convenient to walk or take bus from Imadegawa station (Kyoto City Subway), or to take bus from Nijo station (JR).
Kitano-tenmangu shrine 北野天満宮 [2010] [2009] [2008]
A dramatic view of fallen leaves along the ancient outer moat of Kyoto
Evening light up is fantastic.
Kenkun-jinja shrine 建勲神社 [2010] [2009]
A silent nice place...
Myokaku-ji temple 妙覚寺 [2010] [2009] [2008]
A splendid view of fallen leaves makes us feel wabisabi
Myoken-ji tenple 妙顕寺 [2008]
Vivid maples
Hokyo-ji temple 宝鏡寺 [2010] [2009]
Nice collaboration of the fancy stone statue and red maple leaves
Jiju-in temple 慈受院 [2010] [2009]
A very very small neat garden on the side of Horikawa street
Horikawa Street 堀川（銀杏） [2009]
A series of large ginkgo trees between Murasakino and Imadegawa
Kamigyo 上京
This area is strongly in connection with the Emperor and the Imperial Court. The maples there are also elegant.
Kamigoryo-jinja shrine 上御霊神社 [2010] [2009]
Colorful maples in back of main shrine
Shokoku-ji temple 相国寺 [2010] [2009] [2008]
high quality maples around the wide region
The Kyoto Imperial Palace 京都御所 [2010] [2009] [2008]
An imperial view of noble maples and dignified pines
The special open days are from 17- 21 November.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden 京都御苑 [2010] [2009] [2008]
There are plenty of maple and ginkgo trees in a wide area. We can enjoy vivid autumn colors for a good while here.
Kyoto State Guest House 京都迎賓館 [2008]
A dramatic view of maples in the late autumn
An elegant view of maples in the court noble's garden. We can enter the site on Friday, Saturday, and the special open days of the Imperial Palace.
Nashinoki-jinja shrine 梨木神社 [2010] [2009] [2008]
A sophisticated morning scene of an approach to shrine
Tadasu-no-mori, Shimogamo-jinja 下鴨神社糺の森 [2010] [2009] [2008]
The last maple colors in Kyoto are observed here.
Nakagyo 中京
Shinsenen & Nijo Castle are major sites in this area.
We can enjoy a fascinating evening in front of ancient pond
Fall foliage in Kyoto
Basic Information
Brief guides with pictures
[Southern Kyoto]
Prompt Reports, 2010