Jidai Matsuri Festival (時代祭り)
The highlight of Jidai Matsuri is about 2,000 people dressed in costumes representing various eras of Kyoto’s 1,200-year history parade through the city.
The highlight of Jidai Matsuri is about 2,000 people dressed in costumes representing various eras of Kyoto’s 1,200-year history parade through the city.
The Kurama Fire Festival is counted as one of the three great unusual festivals of Kyoto. Held at Yuki-jinja Shrine, in Kurama.
Kodai-ji Temple's garden has a pond with autumn trees planted around it. During the fall leaf season, the area is lit up, creating a magical atmosphere.
Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine opens its maple tree garden to the public. Illuminations are held during the peak of the autumn leaf season.
Kyoto’s landmark, The five story pagoda at To-ji Temple is lit up with autumn colors. Easy access from JR Kyoto station.
At Hosen-in Temple in Ohara, you can enjoy the beautifully illuminated autumn leaves between the pillars like a painting.
Tens of thousands of the ritual tossing prayer sticks gathered from around Japan are burned in bonfires at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto.
Nariai-ji temple's impressive five-story pagoda with autumn colors are lit up and make a stunning scenery for only 2 days.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is filled with a sea of autumnal colors. The famous wooden stage affords visitors a nice view of the maple trees lit up below.