Uploaded February 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
京都の美しい紅葉
Kyoto is one of the best places in the world to experience a gorgeous autumn! Kyoto's beautiful temples and shrines such as Tō-ji Temple, Imamiya Shrine, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple become even more amazing when the fall season arrives. The changing of the leaves, the brisk chill in the air, and delicious seasonal foods all combine to make a trip to Kyoto an unforgettable event. Come along on an autumn journey filled with ancient temples, stylish traditional streets, tasty treats, and breathtaking natural scenery. Conveniently accesible from both Tokyo and Osaka, the month of November is the best season of the year for viewing the vibrant red maple leaves in Kyoto.
How many of the Kyoto sights can you recognize? For those interested in exactly where each shot was taken, check the end of the video for locations and times.
00:00 - Tō-ji Temple, Nanzen-ji Sanmon Gate, Kiyomizu-dera
00:08 - Café % Arabica (Higashiyama)
00:14 - Yasaka Tower
00:26 - Suirokaku Aqueduct, Nanzen-ji Sanmon Gate
00:40 - Tenju-an
00:57 - Tōfukuji
01:06 - Kyoto Botanical Garden
01:30 - Aburi-mochi at Kazariya Japanese Café
01:47 - Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Garden
01:55 - Togetsukyo Bridge (Arashiyama)
02:00 - Giō-ji
02:07 - Daikaku-ji
02:19 - Arashiyama Station (Keifuku Line)
02:25 - Nishiki Market
02:29 - Eikan-dō
02:44 - Kiyomizu-dera
To see more of what Kyoto has to offer, check out our website:
discoverkyoto.com
京都の美しい紅葉
Kyoto is one of the best places in the world to experience a gorgeous autumn! Kyoto's beautiful temples and shrines such as Tō-ji Temple, Imamiya Shrine, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple become even more amazing when the fall season arrives. The changing of the leaves, the brisk chill in the air, and delicious seasonal foods all combine to make a trip to Kyoto an unforgettable event. Come along on an autumn journey filled with ancient temples, stylish traditional streets, tasty treats, and breathtaking natural scenery. Conveniently accesible from both Tokyo and Osaka, the month of November is the best season of the year for viewing the vibrant red maple leaves in Kyoto.
How many of the Kyoto sights can you recognize? For those interested in exactly where each shot was taken, check the end of the video for locations and times.
00:00 - Tō-ji Temple, Nanzen-ji Sanmon Gate, Kiyomizu-dera
00:08 - Café % Arabica (Higashiyama)
00:14 - Yasaka Tower
00:26 - Suirokaku Aqueduct, Nanzen-ji Sanmon Gate
00:40 - Tenju-an
00:57 - Tōfukuji
01:06 - Kyoto Botanical Garden
01:30 - Aburi-mochi at Kazariya Japanese Café
01:47 - Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Garden
01:55 - Togetsukyo Bridge (Arashiyama)
02:00 - Giō-ji
02:07 - Daikaku-ji
02:19 - Arashiyama Station (Keifuku Line)
02:25 - Nishiki Market
02:29 - Eikan-dō
02:44 - Kiyomizu-dera
To see more of what Kyoto has to offer, check out our website:
discoverkyoto.com
![Beautiful Kyoto: Plum Blossom Viewing Spots (Kitano Tenmangū, Jōnangū & Zuishin-in) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pXa0g1zRX98/mqdefault.jpg "Beautiful Kyoto: Plum Blossom Viewing Spots (Kitano Tenmangū, Jōnangū & Zuishin-in) [4K]
See more beautiful plum blossoms at our website:
https://www.discoverkyoto.com/event-calendar/march/plum-blossoms/
Though Japan may be famous for its cherry blossoms, those knowledgeable about their greenery are aware that there are actually many more flowering trees and plants that are popular for seasonal viewing nationwide.
The precursor to the blooming of sakura, ume (plum trees) were introduced from China hundreds of years ago and come in shades from pure white to dark pink. Plums are a popular food in Japanese cuisine, and you will find them in many forms from your tea to pickles in the center of your rice balls. In addition, plum trees were thought to ward off danger, and it was once common to plant them in the northeast corner of gardens, that direction being considered most susceptible to misfortune.
Plum blossoms may be difficult to distinguish from cherry and peach to the untrained eye, and similar to those other flowering trees they have a somewhat short lifespan. Still, plum trees bloom slightly longer and are usually visible from the colder month of February down through March. Events such as plum viewings and tea ceremonies are also held around this time. If you’re in Kyoto during this season, be sure to keep your eye out for these cheerful flowers blooming despite the chill in the air.")
![Kyoto Arts: Calligraphy in Kyoto [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ryjyXFo34fQ/mqdefault.jpg "Kyoto Arts: Calligraphy in Kyoto [4K]
People often conceptualize calligraphy as a means to an end, viewing it simply as a type of penmanship used to achieve fancy lettering. But to Kawao Tomoko, a prominent calligrapher based in Kyoto, practicing the art of calligraphy is a gateway to so much more. Discover how she preserves techniques and traditions that have been passed down for centuries while also applying her talents to express herself creatively and meaningfully as an artist in today’s world.")
![Beautiful Kyoto: Autumn 2016 at Giō-ji [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/st8FNQLpJ8M/mqdefault.jpg "Beautiful Kyoto: Autumn 2016 at Giō-ji [4K]
Kyotos autumn leaves (kōyō) are some of the most famous in the country, and one of the most popular places to view the changing colors is at Giō-ji temple. Located in the Arashiyama area, Giō-ji is famous for its connection to the Japanese classic The Tale of the Heike, and for its charming moss garden. Though small in size, the lush garden is made up of many varieties of moss with a flower-lined stream meandering through beneath a bower of maple trees. These maple leaves turn fiery shades come autumn, and the sight of colorful leaves fallen on the green carpet of moss is without compare!
To see more of Giō-ji and how to get there, check out our page: https://www.discoverkyoto.com/places-go/gio-ji")
![Kyoto Festival: About the Zuiki Mikoshi [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tj3MDJujAgk/mqdefault.jpg "Kyoto Festival: About the Zuiki Mikoshi [4K]
For more information please visit our website:
https://www.discoverkyoto.com/event-calendar/october/zuiki-matsuri-kitano-tenmangu
The Zuiki Matsuri held by Kitano Tenmangū expresses gratitude for bountiful harvests, and nothing embodies this better than the festivals portable shrine, which is decorated with vegetables and other dried flora. How did this interesting tradition begin? How exactly is this amazing omikoshi made? Listen to the chairman of the Nishinokyo Zuiki Mikoshi Preservation Committee explain how each year the local people gather and work together to maintain this fascinating tradition!")
