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  Autumn Leaves News 2025

  

  Kyoto is an ancient capital where you can enjoy the changing atmosphere of each season. In autumn, you can see vibrantly colored leaves all over the city.

  "Autumn Leaves News" introduces comprehensive information on famous autumn foliage spots in and around Kyoto city, from classic spots to hidden gems. There are countless spots to view autumn leaves within Kyoto city, including the shrines and temples along the Higashiyama, Kitayama, and Nishiyama mountains, gardens and parks in the city, and even a little further afield to the Ohara area, where mountain village scenery remains. Why not visit Kyoto in the fall and find your favorite spot to view the autumn leaves? (Quoted from Kyoto Tourism Navi)

   

  ▶Kyoto City and surrounding areas

  For Kyoto Tourism Navi's Autumn Foliage News, click here!

  Click here for “Kyoto Autumn Leaves Calendar”! !

   

  ▶All areas of Kyoto Prefecture

  For the Kyoto Tourism Guide Autumn Foliage News, click here!

  Click here for "Autumn Foliage Color Change Progression"! !

   

  Please refer to the reference materials for location information and maps.

  referenceSource: "Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Leaves Report 2024"

   

   

  For experiences that can only be had during this time of year, click here!!

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  Within Kyoto City

  Lake Biwa Canal Boat - Autumn 2025 Operation - ★Reservations open from August 26th★
  ~ [National Treasure and Important Cultural Property Commemorative Flight] Operation Confirmed!! ~

  

  Lake Biwa Canal Boat to operate in autumn 2025

  ~ [National Treasure and Important Cultural Property Commemorative Flight] Operation Confirmed!! ~

   

  The dream waterway of our predecessors, which can be traced by canal boat
  Traces of many great achievements that can only be seen by boarding the ship

   

  The Lake Biwa Canal fell into decline after the capital was moved to Tokyo.An artificial canal built to revive Kyoto's industryThe project, which overcame numerous difficulties, was carried out solely by Japanese people.A major project in Kyoto during the Meiji periodAfter 70 years, the Lake Biwa Canal has been restored. Enjoy a boat trip to see the great achievements of our ancestors with your own eyes, while taking in the scenery around the canal that changes with the seasons.

   

   

  《Points that can only be seen by those on board》
  ・Among the plaques at the entrance to each tunnel, each written by representative politicians of the Meiji era, the only one inside the tunnel is that of Kitagaki Kunimichi, the third governor of Kyoto Prefecture, who planned and promoted the construction of the canal project.

  ・Passengers on board can see the pit, which was the first in Japan to use the pit method, from below.

   

  "customer's voice"

  -The guide's explanation was easy to understand.

  ・Even though it's local, I didn't know it.

  ・Moved by the achievements of our predecessors. The tunnel is also worth seeing.

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