Recommended: Two “Half Day Trip” routes of fall foliage in Kyoto

Red Leaves
京都の紅葉スポット

Is there a limitation of holidays for works on school, and want to take sights of red leaves with efficiency? Here we recommend the trips especially for a girl to visit alone. These trips for 2 places are for a half day. Go and without engagement!

The Kyoto red leaves map that cannot be described by words
Google map: Very useful for Kyoto trip. Searching for the routes can know the duration and the method Kyoto Visit Navi: Can download the Kyoto map, Kyoto walking map, public transport route map and the walking map of Higashiyama https://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/download.php The below link is the map to search for different locations。 https://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/mapsearch.php You can also get the paper map in the Kyoto Tourist Information Center or buy the commercial map from the book stores.

Recommend for a half day trip for single girl in Kyoto

目次

1. Strolling for red leaves near Kyoto Imperial Palace

To travel along get the advantages of without worry of accompany. Wake up by your own choice to stay longer or take a seat in café house freely. Hereunder are the routes based on this concept.

Kyoto Gyoen

Kyoto GyoenKyoto Gyoen occurs a vast area of 65 acres, the most famous red leaves point is at Sento Imperial Palace. You have to reserve for entering but you can still get the tickets on-site if not fully booked. As a limitation for visitors, suggest visiting here at your earliest possibility. There is also a “Haha-to-Ko-no-Mori Forest”(mother and son’s forest), another place for assorted autumn leaves that worth a go.
Opening hours: 24 hoursSento Imperial Palace: Specified time (9:30am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm)Need to reserve for the morning period. Based on first come, first served basis after 11:00pmFee: Free

Address:

Kamigyo-ku Kyoto Gyoen

  • Sento Imperial Palace: Get off at Kitacho Station by Subway Karasuma Line, Exit 1, 15 mins walk
  • Get off at Furitsu Idaibyoin-mae Station by City Bus, 10mins walk
  • Kyoto Gyoen: Car park available. Seiwain east car park: 81 cars
  • Nakadachiuri Dori car park: 129 cars (to December 2018)

Red maple leaves period:Late November to Mid December

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Nashinoki Shrine

Nashinoki ShrineIt is just aside of Kyoto Gyoen, a place well known for “Hagi”(Lespedeza bicolor). But red leaves are also beautiful around the pilgrimage’s path and the hall.
Opening hours: 6:00am to 5:00pm (Office 9:00am)Fee: Free

Address: T

eramachi-dori Hirokoji-agaru Kamigyo-ku

  • Get off at Prefectural University of Medicine Mae Station by City Bus, 3 mins walk
  • Get off at Marutamachi Station by Subway Karasuma Line, Exit 1, 20mins walk
  • Get off at Imadegawa Station by Subway Karasuma Line, Exit 3, 20mins walk
  • Get off at Jingu-Marutamachi Station by Keihan Railway, 15mins walk
  • Get off at Demachiyanagi Station by Keihan Railway, 15mins walk

Red maple leaves period: Late November to Mid December

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Shojoke-in Temple

This is a temple not that famous, so it is good for quiet sightseeing. Red leaves mostly are at the side of main hall Mieido
Opening hours: 9:00am to 4:30pm (No entrance when having rites)Fee: Free (as your wish)

Address: T

Teramachi-dori Hirokoji-agaru Kamigyo-ku Kitanobecho 395

  • Get off at Prefectural University of Medicine Mae Station by City Bus, 5 mins walk

Red maple leaves period:Mid to Late November

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Rozan-ji Temple

Rozan-ji TempleIt was rebuilt from the home of Murasaki Shikibu, a female literate in Heian period. A garden named Minamoto Garden with red leaves on the walls.
Opening hours: 9:00am to 4:00pmFee: 500Yen for high school, 400Yen for secondary school, free for below primary school(Possible to change for the special exhibition)

Address: T

Teramachi-dori Hirokoji-agaru Kamigyo-ku Kitanobecho 397

  • Get off at Prefectural University of Medicine Mae Station by City Bus, 5 mins walk
  • Get off at Marutamachi Station by Subway Karasuma Line Exit 1, 20 mins walk
  • Get off at Marutamachi Station by Keihan Karasuma Line Exit 1, 15 mins walk
  • Get off at Demachiyanagi Station by Subway Karasuma Line, Exit 2, 15 mins walk

Red maple leaves period: Mid November

2. Enjoy coffee alone. Strolling along the famous cafes around Kaguraokacho area

Yoshida-Jinja Shrine

Yoshida-Jinja ShrineMo-an is a famous coffee shops nearby Yoshidayama. Although a lot of people will come for coffee at Setsubun (seasonal division). There is still an easy feeling at general days. Have to remind to visit Takenaka Inari Shrine as around there are good sights for autumn foliage.
Opening hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Office)Fee: Free

Address:

30 Yoshidakaguraokacho Sakyo-ku

  • Get off at Demachiyanagi Station by Keihan Railway,20 mins walk
  • Get off at Kyodaiseimonzen Bus Stop by City Bus, 15mins walk
  • Temporary car park for 20 cars

Red maple leaves period: Late October to Mid November

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Munetada Shrine

At the south of Yoshidayama, there is a special stone statue of reversed standing lion of Bizen-ware (Japanese pottery). Red leaves in front of the main hall are very famous for tourists.
Opening hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm (Office) 24hours (shrine)Fee: Free

Address:

63 Yoshidashimoojicho Sakyo-ku

  • Get off at Kumanojinjamae Bus Stop, Ginkakujimae Bus Stop, Kinrin Shako-mae Bus Stop or Okazaki Michi Bus Stop

Red maple leaves period: Mid November

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Shinnyodo Temple

Places around Shinnyodo Temple, 3-storeyed pagoda and the stone stairs to the main hall are very good for red leaves views. Behind the main hall, views of red leaves on the ground will be visible in early December.
Opening hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm (Last entrance at 3:45pm)Fee: 500Yen for adults, 300Yen for high school, 200Yen for secondary school, free for primary school

Address:

82 Jodoji Shinnyocho Sakyo-ku

  • Get off at Kinrin Shako-mae Bus Stop or the Shinnyodo Temple Bus Stop by City Bus, 8 mins walkCar parking and stopping is not allowed during the red leaves period.

Red maple leaves period: Mid November to Early December

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Konkaikomyo-ji Temple

Konkaikomyo-ji TempleA special name “Kuro Tani-san”was given for here. Places around main door and Shiun Garden are good for red leaves views. The Tatchu sub-temple Eisho-in will be open to public in red leaves period. It is not a famous place for red leaves sights, but a well-known place for sunset view in Kyoto. You can come in evening time. A Buddha statue with Afro-hair style is very interesting.
Opening hours: 10th November to 3rd December 9:00am to 4:00pmFee: FreeMieido House・Large Hojo ・Garden: 600Yen for adults, 300Yen for primary schoolSanmon entrance: 800Yen for adults, 400Yen for primary schoolMieido House・Large Hojo ・Garden・Sanmon entrance (Combined ticket): 1,200Yen for adults, 600Yen for primary school (Last entrance at 15:30pm)

Address:

121 Kurodanicho Sakyo-ku

  • Get off at Keage Station by Subway Tozai Line, 30mins walk
  • Get off at Higashitennocho Bus Stop by City Bus, 15mins walk
  • Get off at Okazakimichi Bus Stop by City Bus, 10mins walk

Red maple leaves period: Mid November to Early December

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EpilogueIn these red leaves view trip, 2 routes are specially for single girl. The fun of individual sightseeing is to stay at your own interest without other consideration. Refer the information mentioned and find out the places you like. To get understanding of Kyoto。