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KYOTO NORTHERN HIGASHIYAMA FALL FOLIAGE TOUR | ZEN TEMPLES & HILLSIDE VIEWS
Maple Trees and Hillside Temples of Northern Kyoto.
We head into the Northern Higashiyama hills where the maple colors tend to stay the longest. Our walk starts at Eikando to see the red trees against the hillside ponds, then moves toward the massive wooden gates of Nanzen-ji. We’ll follow the old brick canal and finish at two of the quieter temple grounds in the area, Shinnyodo and Konkai-Komyoji, where there’s more room to take in the colors away from the main streets.
4 Hour Private Tour
1 - 6 People
Nanzenji Temple - Suirokaku (Waterway Bridge) - Eikando Temple - Konkai Kyomoji Temple - Shinsho Gokuraku Temple
Plus additional points of interest
Arashiyama in Autumn |Bamboo Forest, Temple Gardens & Mountain Color
The Hillsides of the Hozu River and the Peak Colors of Western Kyoto
This part of the city is all about the mountainsides turning red and yellow above the Hozu River. The day includes the 14th-century garden at Tenryu-ji, where the autumn colors of the hills are used as a natural backdrop for the ponds and paths. We also head into the Bamboo Forest, where we look for the quieter sections and secondary groves that stay a bit more open. From there, we visit the hillside grounds of Jojakko-ji, a quiet spot with a thick maple canopy and views looking back over the valley. It’s a chance to see the famous landmarks of the western hills and the bright seasonal colors along the water.
4 Hour Private Tour
1 - 6 People
Tenryu-ji - Bamboo Forest - Jojakko-ji Temple & Pagoda
Plus additional points of interest
KYOTO AUTUMN ICONS | TOFUKU-JI TEMPLE & SANJUSANGENDO
A Sea of Maples and a Thousand Golden Figures
This part of the city features the valley of maples at Tofuku-ji. A covered wooden pathway puts you right inside the treetops, looking out over a sea of red leaves rather than looking up at them from the ground. The grounds also include stone gardens with moss and raked sand. Nearby, the long wooden hall of Sanjusangendo houses 1,001 life-sized statues, each with their own expressions. These two spots offer a mix of the hillside colors and one of the most impressive historical interiors in the city.
4 Hour Private Tour
1 - 6 People
Tofukuji Temple - Tofukuji Hojo Garden - Sanjusangendo
Plus additional points of interest
KYOTO TO KURAMA AUTUMN ESCAPE | MOUNTAIN TEMPLE & HOT SPRING RETREAT
Foothills of Kurama Ablaze with Color and a Traditional
We head out of the city to the mountain village of Kurama, where the colors turn earlier and deeper than in the city center. The day includes the local hot spring for its mineral waters and the forested grounds of Kuramadera, a 1,200-year-old site built into the slopes. We walk the mountain paths to see the maples against the gates and look out over the village. This is the best choice for a quiet mountain atmosphere and a break from the main city crowds.
6- Hour Private Tour
1 - 6 People
Note: The hot spring is a traditional public bath with separate areas for men and women rather than private or mixed bathing.
*Transportation, Cable Car and Onsen Ticket Not Included
*Great option for those with aranged transportation and driver