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Autumn Color Report 2011  Below is a list of some of Kyoto's most popular koyo spots with the approximate timings of the best viewing in the average year. Generally speaking, they are usually best in the second half of November. Early Season Takao Mid November Illumination 2011: 11/1 to 11/27, 17:00 to 20:00 The spectacular autumn colors around the temples in this forested valley north of Kyoto are usually at their best a few days before the autumn colors in the city center. Jingoji Temple is particularly nice and offers evening illuminations. Sanzenin Mid November The autumn colors in the beautiful gardens of Sanzenin, a popular temple in rural Ohara, a 30 minute bus ride north of Kyoto are usually at their best a few days before the trees in central Kyoto. Main Season Tofukuji Mid to late November Usually best in the second half of November, Tofukuji Temple displays some of Kyoto's most spectacular autumn foliage. The views of and from the Tsutenkyo Bridge are particularly impressive, and the temple gets very crowded. Arashiyama Mid to late November Arashiyama is a district at the outskirts of Kyoto. The forested mountains in the background and the trees on the grounds of Arashiyama's temples usually turn colors in the second half of November. Tenryuji, Jojakkoji, Nisonin and Gioji are some of the best temples for autumn colors. Kiyomizudera Mid to late November Illumination 2011: 11/11 to 12/4, 18:30 to 21:30, 400 yen The highly popular Kiyomizudera is also a spectacular autumn color spot. The trees around the temples large wooded stages usually turn red in the second half of November. Eikando Mid to late November Illumination 2011: 11/5 to 11/30, 17:30 to 20:30, 600 yen With their abundance of autumn colors, the temple grounds of Eikando are another of Kyoto's most popular koyo spots. It is one of several temples that offer special illumination opening hours in the evenings. Yoshiminedera Mid to late November Similar to Kiyomizudera on Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama), Yoshiminedera is a temple on the slopes of Kyoto's western mountains (Nishiyama) with nice views over the city and beautiful autumn colors. Kodaiji Mid to late November Illumination 2011: 10/21 to 12/4, sunset to 21:30, 600 yen Kodaiji Temple, not far from Kiyomizudera, is also known for its evening illuminations. The sight of the lit up maple leaves, reflecting on the surface of the temple's pond, are particuarly breathtaking. Shugakuin Imperial Villa Mid to late November The spacious and elegant gardens of the Shugakuin Imperial Villa feature beautiful autumn colors during the second half of November. It can only be visited on tours, and advance reservations are mandatory. Enkoji Mid to late November A small temple within walking distance of Shugakuin Imperial Villa (see above), Enkoji offers beautiful autumn colors. Be sure not to miss the spectacular bird's view of the temple from the hill behind. Chionin Mid to late November Illumination 2011: 11/5 to 11/27, 17:30 to 21:00, 800 yen The massive head temple of the Buddhist Jodo sect attracts autumn leaf viewers by illuminating its freely accessible temple grounds and its gardens, for which an admission fee applies. Shorenin Mid to late November Illumination 2011: 10/29 to 12/4, 18:00 to 21:30, 800 yen This temple in the Higashiyama District is known for its evening illuminations, which include a dry garden decorated with hundreds of blue LED lights. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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