To enjoy red maple leaves, most people will agree to visit temple. In the survey of 2014, there are 2446 temples in Kyoto. For such quantity of temples, even for those visitors who always visit Kyoto still can't visit all of them. This time, we are going to recommend those temples with fewer tourists. If you have already visited those famous temples, you can try discovering the new one.
Taizo-In Zen Buddhist Temple
Address
5 Hanazonomyoshinjicho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
- Get off at Hanazono station by JR Sagano line, walk for 5mins.
- Get off at Myoshinji Kitamonzen Bus Stop by City bus, walk for 5 mins.
- Get off at Myoshinji Bus Stop by City bus, walk for 3 mins
- Get off at Myoshinji Bus Stop by Kyoto bus, walk for 3 mins
- Get off at Myoshinji Bus Stop by Keifuku bus, walk for 10 mins
- Car park at Hanazono Kaikan (private cars)
Red maple leaves period: Late November to Early December
Hokongo-In Temple
Address:
49 HanazonoōginochōUkyō-ku, Kyōto-shi
- Get off at Hanazono station by JR Sagano line, walk for 5 mins
- Get off at Hanazonooginocho bus stop by City bus, walk for 2 mins
- Get off at Hanazono bus stop by Kyoto bus, walk for 5 mins
- 駐車場:自家用車20台分無料
Red maple leaves period: Late November to Early December
Higashi Honganji Temple- Shosei-en Garden
Address:
Karasuma Shichi-jo Agaru, Shimogyo-ku
- Get off at JR Kyoto station, walk for 10mins
- Get off at Gojo Station by Subway Karasuma Line, walk for 7 mins
- Get off at Karasuma Shichijo bus stop by City bus , walk for 5 mins
Red maple leaves period: Mid November to Early December
Chishaku-in Temple
There are many places in Chishaku-in Temple with beautiful red leaves, such as pilgrimage's path or around the clock tower. Those statues of Monk“Genyu”surrounded by sharp autumn leaves will impress you. The Shounji Temple built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi was rebuilt as the famous garden for admiring red leaves.Address:
964 HigashikawarachoHigashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi
- Get off at Higashiyama Shichijo bus stop by City bus
- Get off at Shichijo station by Keihan Railway, walk for 10 mins
Red maple leaves period: Late November to Early December
Toji-in Temple
Address:
63 Tojiin KitamachiKita-ku, Kyoto-shi
- Get off at Toji-in Temple station by Keifuku Railway Kitano Line, walk for 10 mins
- Get off at Tojiin Minamimachi bus stop by City bus , walk for 8 mins
- Get off at Ritsumeikan Daigaku Zen Bus Stop by City bus or JR bus , walk for 10mins
- Free car park for 10cars
Red maple leaves period: Mid November to Early December
Kennin-ji Temple
Address:
KomatsuchoHigashiyama Ward
- Get off at Gion Shijo Station by Keihan Railway, walk for 7 mins
- Get off at Kawaramachi station by Hankyu Railway, walk for 10 mins
- Get off at Higashiyama Yasui bus stop by City bus, walk for 5mins
- Get off at Minami-za bus stop by City bus, walk for 7 mins
- Get off at Gion bus stop by City bus, walk for 10 mins
- Get off at Kiyomizu-michi bus stop by City bus , walk for 10mins
- Car park (Free for the first hour)
Red maple leaves period: Late November to Early December
Hokyoji-monzeki Temple
It is named“Doll Temple”held by the royal family or nobles daughters. There are many maple trees planted by the young princess or the palace maid, including the red leaves in the Tsurukame garden and the Doll mound. The screen painting with the theme of grapes and deers by Kawataka Kawari in the main hall is famous for the modern women. Don't miss it !Address:
Teruyuki Teruyuki Noritori Horikawa Higashi Iri Yakarincho 547
- Get off at Imadegawa station by Subway Karasuma line, walk for 15mins
- Get off at Horikawateranouchi bus stop by City bus No 9, walk for 1min
- Get off at Hankyu Karasuma Station or Sanjo keihan Station and get on City bus no 12, get off at Horikawateranouchi bus stop, walk for 1 min
- 駐車場:自家用車2台分無料
Red maple leaves period: ate November
Koshohorin-ji Temple
Address:
Yamada-27-1 UjiUji-shi
- Get off at Uji station by Keihan Railway Uji line, walk for 15mins
- Get off at Uji station by JR Nara line, walk for 25 mins
- 駐車献香料:300円
Red maple leaves period: Late November to Early December
Epilogue You can know more about the brilliant history of Kyoto after visiting those temples. Read this article before you visit Kyoto next time!