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Autumn leaves in Kyoto

Maples turn red across Kyoto’s temple gardens and hillsides in late autumn; numbered forecasts track the peak from September.

Expected · forecast no. 1 by Japan Meteorological Corporation, Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto, Japan
  • Free to attend
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Free to attend

  • Tickets

Free

Paid options from about JP¥600 per ticket, all-in

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Key facts

Event
Autumn leaves in Kyoto 2026

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Where
Tōfuku-ji, Kyoto, Japan

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When
Expected 25 Nov 2026 · forecast no. 1 by Japan Meteorological Corporation, 10 Sept 2026

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How to get in
Free to attend and Tickets

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Price
FreePaid options from about JP¥600 per ticket, all-in

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Recommended stay
3 nightsWhere to stay: Higashiyama, Arashiyama or around Kyoto Station

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Nearest airports
  • Osaka Itami (ITM): 50 km, about 1 hour to get there
  • Kansai (KIX): 100 km, about 1 hour, 20 minutes to get there

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Official source
Kyoto City Tourism Association, official site kyoto.travel

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About Autumn leaves in Kyoto

The first 2026 forecast expects the leaves to peak around 25 November. Later forecasts can move it by several days.

Streets and parks are free; temple gardens such as Tōfuku-ji charge an entry fee.