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Autumn leaves

Red, gold, gone too soon.

Momiji season — temple gardens and warm sake by the fire.

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The Meiji Jingu Gaien ginkgo avenue in Tokyo, its 146 trees turned golden yellow in autumn

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Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2026: Rikugien Illumination, Koishikawa Korakuen, Gaien Ginkgo Avenue & Mt. Takao

Where to see Tokyo's best autumn color in 2026 — Rikugien's evening light-up, Koishikawa Korakuen's maple-lined pond, the free Meiji Jingu Gaien ginkgo avenue, and Mt. Takao's mountain foliage — with hours, admission and the quiet etiquette that keeps these gardens special.

TokyoFree (Gaien ginkgo avenue, Mt. Takao trails) to about ¥1,200 (Rikugien evening illumination, same-day ticket); day admission ¥300 at Rikugien / Koishikawa Korakuen; Mt. Takao cable car or lift ¥980 round-trip.

Maple leaves illuminated at night at Eikan-dō (Zenrin-ji) temple in Kyoto

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Kyoto Autumn Temple Light-Ups 2026 — Kiyomizu-dera, Kōdai-ji & Eikan-dō at Night

When Kyoto's autumn night illuminations run, which temples light up (and which don't), usual hours and admission, plus the etiquette and crowd tips for Kiyomizu-dera, Kōdai-ji, Eikan-dō and Tōfuku-ji.

KyotoRoughly ¥500–1,000 per temple depending on site and season (Kiyomizu-dera ~¥500, same as daytime; Kōdai-ji day admission ¥800; Eikan-dō's evening ticket was ¥700 in 2025 before an April-2026 fee revision; Tōfuku-ji's elevated peak-season ticket is ~¥1,000) — confirm current prices on each official site.

Autumn Leaves in Kyoto 2026: Where & When to See Fall Foliage

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Autumn Leaves in Kyoto 2026: Where & When to See Fall Foliage

Kyoto's autumn leaves typically peak in the second half of November 2026, with top spots like Tofukuji, Eikando and Arashiyama running mid-November into early December. Here's where to go, what's free, and which temples light up at night.

KyotoMany temple grounds are free; paid temples run roughly ¥300–¥1,000 for daytime entry. Night illuminations cost about ¥500–¥800 (Rurikoin's special opening is ~¥2,000). Prices as of 2025 — confirm 2026 on each official site.