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Kyoto Higashiyama: Eikando & Nanzen-ji Autumn Maples
Fiery maples and Higashiyama’s hillside temples.
The Higashiyama hillsides hold autumn color longer than central Kyoto, making them one of the city’s most reliable areas during the season. Eikando’s red maples reflect in its garden ponds, while Nanzen-ji’s massive wooden gates and brick aqueduct are framed by deep autumn color. The area also includes quieter temples such as Shinnyodo and Konkai Komyoji (Kurodani), where the crowds thin out and the surrounding paths offer elevated views over Kyoto during peak weeks.
4 Hour Private Tour 1 - 6 People ¥35,000 Per Group
Highlights:
Nanzen-ji Temple — Suirokaku Aqueduct — Eikando Temple — Konkai Komyoji Temple (Kurodani) — Shiinyodo Temple
Plus additional points of interest
Arashiyama in Autumn: Bamboo Forest, Temple Gardens & Mountain Color
Green bamboo groves give way to red and gold hillsides and ancient temple gates.
Arashiyama is defined by the surrounding hillsides, which turn red and gold above the slow-moving Hozu River. The UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji and its 14th-century garden use these seasonal colors as a natural backdrop. The area shifts from the green of the Bamboo Forest to the quieter hillside grounds of Jojakko-ji, known for its dense maple canopy and thatched-roof gates. From here, there are open views back over the more active parts of Arashiyama below.
4 Hour Private Tour 1 - 6 People ¥35,000 Per Group
Highlights:
Tenryu-ji — Bamboo Forest — Johjakko-ji Temple & Pagoda
Plus additional points of interest
Tofukuji & Sanjusangendo: Fiery Autumn Colors & Golden Buddhas
Covered walkways through red and gold maple canopies to 1,001 golden Buddhas.
Autumn in Kyoto is closely tied to the maple-filled gardens of Tofuku-ji, one of the city’s major Zen temples, where a covered, bridge-like walkway places you level with the treetops for views over a dense red and gold canopy. The temple’s moss and stone gardens offer a quieter contrast, with carefully arranged patterns that shift the focus away from the surrounding maple canopy. Nearby, Sanjusangendo houses 1,001 life-sized golden statues, each with a unique expression. The scale of the wooden hall and the detail of the figures highlight a different side of Kyoto, balancing seasonal color with one of its most distinctive interior spaces.
4 Hour Private Tour 1 - 6 People ¥35,000 Per Group
Highlights:
Tofuku-ji Temple — Tofuku-ji Hojo Garden — Sanjusangendo
Plus additional points of interest
Kyoto to Kurama: Mountain Temples & Onsen Experience
Cedar-lined paths leading to Kurama’s mountain temples and natural hot springs.
Just north of Kyoto, Kurama sits in the mountains where the air feels noticeably cooler and the seasonal colors arrive earlier than in the city. Forested paths at Kurama-dera wind through cedar-lined slopes, with temple structures built directly into the hillside. The setting is quieter and more remote, with views over the surrounding valleys. The experience then shifts to a traditional onsen, where natural mineral waters offer a chance to rest after time on the mountain, set within the calm atmosphere of the northern foothills.
6 Hour Private Experience 1 - 6 People
Highlights:
Kifune Shrine — Kurama-dera Temple Cable Car — Kuruma Village — Kuruma Onsen
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 pre-arranged transportation and driver