Kyoto Autumn Leaves Calendar 2021
The picturesque gardens in famous temples, the rich foliage of the hills surrounding the city, the leafy retreats found in the center of the ancient capital, and the rustic views in the less-crowded countryside just a stretch away: From renowned favorites to less-known destinations, Kyoto is full of splendid locations to immerse yourself in the autumn colors. Make plans for future visits or check updates on how the leaves are turning color now by using the Autumn Leaves Calendar!
First, choose a part of the city to explore:
last updated
December 10
Scheduled for 2021 survey
Tuesday and Friday from October 22th to December 10th
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Jonan-gu Shrine |
Mid to late November |
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| Locations | Peak Viewing Time in Previous Years |
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Autumn Colors Report
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Autumn Color Stage
- No results matching this coloring stage
- No results matching this coloring stage
- No results matching this coloring stage
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Anraku-ji Temple
PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Nijo-jo Castle
PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Old Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Hokyo-ji Temple
PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Ryoan-ji Temple
PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Jizo-in Temple (The Bamboo Temple)
PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Joju-ji Temple
PeakArea：Western Kyoto
- No results matching this coloring stage
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Joshoko-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Shimyo-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Mt.Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Sanzen-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Jakko-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Jisso-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Ruriko-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Renge-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Kurama-dera Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Kifune-jinja Shrine
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Sekizanzen-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Manshu-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Shisen-do Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Enko-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Entsu-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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Shozan Resort Garden
Past PeakArea：Northern Kyoto
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The Philosophier's Path(Tetsugaku-no-michi Street)
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Hakusasonso Garden
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Ginkaku-ji Temple(The Silver Pavilion)
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Shinnyo-do Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Konkai Komyo-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Honen-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Eikan-do Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Nanzen-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Heian-jingu Shrine
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Murin-an Villa
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Choraku-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Maruyama Park
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Kodai-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Sennyu-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Tofuku-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Eastern Kyoto
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Kyoto Botanical Gardens
Past PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Umekoji Park
Past PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Shosei-en Garden
Past PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Shimogamo-jinja Shrine
Past PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Kitano-tenmangu Shrine
Past PeakArea：Central Kyoto
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Jingo-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Saimyo-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Kozan-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Kinkaku-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Toji-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Ninna-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Myoshin-ji Daiho-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Arashiyama Takao Parkway
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Arashiyama
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Daikaku-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Hokyo-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Gio-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Nison-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Jojakko-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Okochi-sanso Garden
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Tenryu-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Hogo-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Oharano-jinja Shrine
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Yoshimine-dera Temple
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Hozu Valley
Past PeakArea：Western Kyoto
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Bishamon-do Temple
Past PeakArea：Yamashina
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Daigo-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Yamashina
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Zuishin-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Yamashina
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To-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Southern Kyoto
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Jonan-gu Shrine
Past PeakArea：Southern Kyoto
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Uji City: Byodo-in Temple
Past PeakArea：Nearby Cities
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Uji City: Mimuroto-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Nearby Cities
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Nagaokakyo City: Komyo-ji Temple
Past PeakArea：Nearby Cities
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Kameoka City: Izumo-daijingu Shrine
Past PeakArea：Nearby Cities
- No results matching this coloring stage