 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Shiga
Mie
Kyoto
Nara
Osaka
Wakayama
|
|
1. Koto Sanzan
[Place] Kora Town / Aisho Town / HigashiOmi City, Gifu Prefecture [Access] From JR Maibara / Hikone Sta: take shuttle bus [Best season] mid - late November Located on the east of Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan is Koto Sanzan (three mountains on the east of the lake), which includes Saimyo-ji Temple, Kongorin-ji Temple and Hyakusai-ji Temple. Found there and designated as important cultural assets are many monuments, Buddhist statues and pictures that are surrounded by colorful leaves in Autumn. 
http://www.biwako-visitors.jp/
|
|
|
|
2. Eigen-ji Temple
[Place] Higashiomi City, Gifu Prefecture [Access] From Omi Railway Yokaichi Sta: take Omi bus bound for Eigenji Shako, From Eigenji-mae stop: 5 mins on foot [Best season] early - mid November Eigen-ji Temple was established 650 years ago and attracts many visitors. Admired by visitors are the colorful leaves on the temple's approach and the mountain gate or Kaizando Hall are especially noteworthy. Don't miss the scene of majestic Eigenji Dam filling with water from Aichi River near the temple, against the background and beauty of Autumn leaves.
http://www.eigenji-kk.com/
|
|
|
|
|
3. Ishiyama-dera Temple
[Place] Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture [Access] From JR Ishiyama Sta: 8 mins by Keihan bus, From Ishiyamadera-Sanmon-mae stop: immediate access / From Keihan Railway Ishiyamadera Sta: 10 mins on foot [Best season] mid - late November Ishiyama-dera Temple is one of the headquarters of the Shingon Buddhism sect and inside the temple precinct stands a nature treasure named Keikaigan rock, it is the reason for the temple's name of Ishiyama-dera (temple of rock mountain). Autumn leaves can be seen at the temple entrance or main hall, which is designated as a National Treasure.
http://www.city.otsu.shiga.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
4. Akame 48 waterfalls
[Place] Nabari City, Mie Prefecture [Access] From Kintetsu Railway Akameguchi Sta: 10 mins by Mie Kotsu bus bound for Akamedaki, get off at Akamedaki stop [Best season] early - late November This 4km gorge surrounded by abrupt cliffs is dotted with many waterfalls that vary in size. The finest views depend on the season, though visitors can enjoy the ultimate beauty of nature here in Autumn.
http://www.e-net.or.jp/user/n-kankou/
|
|
|
|
|
5. Arashiyama
[Place] Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] JR Kyoto Sta / Saga-Arashiyama Sta [Best season] mid - late November The beautiful curve of Togetsukyo Bridge against the background of Arashiyama Mountain with colorful leaves in Autumn is one of the most famous scenes as the image of Japan. Nison-in Temple's maple trees, grow along the approach road as well as on the on the background of Mt. Ogura. In Rokuoin Temple, after passing through the temple gate you can see the arch of colorful leaves overhanging the cobblestone lane.
http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
6. Higashiyama
[Place] Sakyo-ku / Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] From Kyoto Sta: take city bus [Best season] mid - late November Kiyomizu-dera Temple is known as a notable site for Autumn leaves as well as cherry blossoms and entertaining visitor's eyes with reddish maple leaves. Nanzen-ji Temple's huge precinct turns its color into autumn red and yellow, especially at the Sanmon Gate with brilliant colorful leaves. Shinnyodo Hall, Eikando Hall or Choraku-ji Temples are places of note to visit.
http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
7. Ohara
[Place] Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] From JR Kyoto Sta: 55 mins by bus bound for Ohara [Best season] early November Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara area has a 50m approach route with tea houses, stone fences on the both sides and overhanging maple trees creating a maple tunnel. Jikkoin Temple and Hosen-in Temple are also places of mention to visit.
http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
8. Sanbi
[Place] Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] From JR Kyoto Sta: 50 mins - 1h by bus [Best season] mid November Sanbi includes Takao, Makio and Toganoo, all of which are the place with finest views of Autumn leaves. Kin-unkei Gorge stretching from Takao to the Kiyotaki waterfall and Kinreikei Gorge from Kiyotaki waterfall to Hozu River is the place where you can enjoy the sight of the fabric-like colorful leaves reflected on the surface of water.
http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
9. Tofuku-ji Temple
[Place] Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] From JR / Keihan Railway Tofukuji Sta: 15 mins on foot [Best season] mid - late November Tsutenkyo Bridge, which connects the main hall and other halls of Tofuku-ji Temple is a famous location for viewing Autumn leaves from. The golden leaves of Tofuku-ji Temple attracts many visitors.
http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
10. Hozukyo Gorge
[Place] Kameoka City / Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] From JR Kameoka Sta: 10 mins on foot [Best season] mid November The 16 km gorge stretches from Kameoka to Arashiyama along Oi River. Visitors can experience the thrilling river rafting on the Oi River. Travel via Mountain tram is also available and the journey is approximately 25 minutes between Kameoka and Arashiyama.
http://www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
11. Eikando Hall
[Place] Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] From JR Kyoto Sta: 40 mins by bus, From Nanzenji-Eikando stop: 3 mins on foot [Best season] mid - late November Since long ago the temple has been known as and ideal location that represents Momiji-gari (Autumn leaves viewing). Maple trees on which old poets in the early Heian era (794AD - 1192AD) composed tanka poems still stands in the Hall precinct.
http://www.eikando.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
12. Tanzan Jinja Shrine
[Place] Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture [Access] From Sakurai Sta: 25 mins by bus, From Tanzan-Jinja stop: 3 mins on foot [Best season] mid November - early December a huge parks with dimensions of approximately 4km (east-west) and 2km (north-south) holds various religious buildings and cultural items. Nara Park has a variety of trees species including cherry trees that entertain visitors with their colorful leaves.
http://www.tanzan.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
13. Nara Park
[Place] Nara City, Nara Prefecture [Access] From JR / Kintetsu Railway Nara Sta: take city bus, From Daibutsuden-Kasugataisha-mae stop: 5 mins on foot [Best season] late October - late November A huge parks with dimensions of approximately 4km (east-west) and 2km (north-south) holds various religious buildings and cultural items. Nara Park has a variety of trees species including cherry trees that entertain visitors with their colorful leaves.
http://narashikanko.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
14. Minoh
[Place] Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture [Access] From Hankyu Railway Minoo Sta: 5 mins on foot [Best season] mid November Located on the north of Osaka, Minoh Park is known as the premier location for viewing Autumn leaves. Minoh Waterfall is 33 meters in height and has an abundant flow of water over the falls. The explosive sound of water echoing in the surrounding mountains, makes this a fascinating location.
http://www.city.minoh.osaka.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
15. Koyasan (Mt. Koya)
[Place] Koya Town, Wakayama Prefecture [Access] From Nankai Railway Gokurakubashi Sta: take cable car to Koyasan Sta [Best season] late October - early November Mt. Koya, one of the world heritage sites in Japan, it is the holy place for Shingon sect of esoteric Buddhism. Visitors can enjoy the tunnel of overhanging Autumn leaves on Jabaramichi (snake road), which starts at Kongobuji Temple.
http://www.koyasan.or.jp/
|
|
|
|
|
16. Dorohaccho
[Place] Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture [Access] From JR Shingu Sta: 30 mins by bus [Best season] mid November Dorohaccho is the other name of downstream of Dorokyo Gorge. Both shores lines have abrupt cliff faces, covered with dense forest on top. A jet boat is available for exploring the river in the valley.
http://www.rifnet.or.jp/~shingu/
|
|
|
|
