Kyoto's ultimate guide to viewing maple leaves.

🍁Sanzen-in Temple in real life!! The red leaves are so beautiful on November 24! 🍁Not all red, but the photos are already amazing. Kyoto's red leaves are at their peak!! During the red leaf season, many temples and shrines in Kyoto will hold lighting ceremonies and events. Here's a summary to help you plan your time wisely ⬇️ - ✅Tofuku-ji Temple (Red Leaf Lighting) Dates: November 16–December 1 Time: 17:30–19:30 Admission (JPY): 2,800 - ✅To-ji Temple (Red Leaf Garden + Kondo and Kodo Worship) Dates: November 8–December 8 (except November 21) Time: 17:10–17:50 Admission (JPY): 1,800 - ✅Byodo-in Temple (Red Leaf Lighting + 6 Light Shows) Dates: November 22, November 25–29 Time: 18:00–20:00 Admission (JPY): 1,800 - ✅Kennin-ji Temple (Red Leaf Lighting) Dates: November 30–December 14 Time: 17:30–19:30 Admission (JPY): 1,800 - ✅Daigo-ji Temple Sanbo-in Temple (Red Leaf Lighting + Temple Worship) Dates: November 22–December 1 Time: 17:15–18:30 Admission (JPY): 1,800 - ✅Arashiyama Yusai-tei (Red Leaf Lighting) Dates: November 16–December 1 Time: 18:00–20:00 Admission (JPY): 3,500 - ✅Tenryu-ji Temple (Red Leaf Lighting) Dates: November 15–December 8 Time: 16:45–17:30 Admission (JPY): 3,800 - ✅Rurikoin Temple (Red Leaf Lighting) Dates: November 15–24, 26–December 1 Time: 18:15–20:00 Admission (JPY): 7,000 (includes Eizan Electric Railway ticket and Eizan Cable Car ticket) For those in Kyoto, don't miss out!! Other than the crowds, there are no downsides.