3-Day Kyoto Autumn Leaves Travel Guide

3-Day Kyoto Trip Plan Day 1: Ancient Temples & Fall Foliage Along the River • Kiyomizu-dera Temple – A clear water temple with autumn leaves blooming all around The wooden terrace of the temple is a beautiful viewpoint. • Teapot Street (Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka) – Walk around taking pictures of old houses and stopping by Japanese sweets shops • Yasaka Shrine – See the autumn leaves around the shrine • Maruyama Park – A famous autumn leaves spot • Walk around Gion – Geisha district with old restaurants • Kamo River – Watch the sunset along the river with autumn leaves ⸻ Day 2: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & River Temples • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest – Walk around the quiet bamboo forest • Togetsukyo Bridge – An old wooden bridge with autumn leaves on both sides of the river • Tenryu-ji Temple – An old temple with a beautiful Japanese garden • Kameyama Park Sakura Park – A viewpoint of the river with autumn leaves • Hozugawa River Boat Ride) – See the autumn leaves on both sides of the river • Nonomiya Shrine – Small shrine in the bamboo forest • Walk along the Katsura River – See the autumn leaves at night ⸻ Day 3: Golden Temple, Silver Temple & Autumn Leaves Tunnel • Kinkaku-ji Temple – Golden temple reflecting in the pond, amidst the autumn leaves • Hirano Shrine – There are many varieties of autumn leaves • Ginkaku-ji Temple – Simple and beautiful temple with rock garden • Philosopher's Path (Philosopher’s Path / Tetsugaku no Michi) – A canal road full of autumn leaves • Fushimi Inari Taisha – Walk under a thousand torii gates • If you have time: Kyoto Basilica’s Autumn Leaves Tunnel (Keage Incline) – An old railway full of autumn leaves ⸻ Getting there: • Use Kyoto City Bus or JR Pass (if coming from Osaka/Tokyo) • Recommended apps: Google Maps, Hyperdia (check train schedules) Recommended food: • Cold soba, yakitori, Uji matcha (green tea), sakura mochi #SosaengTravel #TravelRichTravelAndTour #TravelJapan #trip