Autumn Illumination Events in Kyoto in 2025

We have prepared a comprehensive list of Kyoto’s illumination events in 2025.

Autumn is one of the most exciting seasons in Kyoto, as many historical buildings are surrounded by maple trees which change into beautiful red and yellow colors.

To help enhance their beauty further, many locations famous for their autumn foliage hold illumination events at night.

Make sure to check them out if you visit Kyoto during this season!

Full list of illumination events in 2025:

PDF of the list with links to each location

List with images (Japanese only)