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AUTUMN RECOMMENDED DESTINATION KYOTO / NARA AREA

Here are some destinations around hotels in Kyoto and Nara area which are perfect for enjoying Autumn.

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba

Greenland Mizuho Ginkgo Trees
Sarabiki ObosoKyotamba, Funai District, Kyoto  Open 24/7

Early to late November is the best time to see these autumn leaves area where about 250 Ginkgo trees stand along the road. When the yellow leaves fall, it's like a beautiful golden blanket is covering the path.

 

Kimura
Shimogahara-3 Ijiri, Kyotamba, Funai District, Kyoto  Open 11:00~22:00

The sukiyaki of Kyoto beef and matsutake mushrooms which are grown in the mountains owned by the restaurant, are recommended courses unique to this season.

 

Kototaki Falls
Ichimori, Kyotamba, Funai District, Kyoto  Open 24/7

The waterfall beautifully flows down like a 13-stringed koto string over a single rock consisting of 43 meters in height. With a drop of approximately 40 meters, it is one of the largest waterfalls in Kyoto Prefecture, and has been selected as one of the 200 best natural features of Kyoto.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Amanohashidate

Hashidate no Umaya
1489-2 Suzu, Miyazu, Kyoto  Open APR-SEP 7:00~18:00, OCT-MAR 7:30~16:30  Reservation required

Visitors can take a ride on a horse or pony and explore the mountain paths in autumn. Even first-timers, young and old, can enjoy the experience.

 

Nariaiji Temple
339 Nariaiji, Miyazu, Kyoto  Open 8:00~16:30

Sho Kanzeon Bodhisattva is known as beatiful Kannon. You will be abel to set body and mind upon visit.

 

Grape Picking , Pear picking
Kyotango, Kyoto

Grapes and pears in Kyotango are sweet, juicy and very delicious. Enjoy the autumn in Kyotango.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro

Gansenji
43 Kaminomon, Iwafune, Kamo, Kizugawa, Kyoto  Open 8:30~17:00

Gansenji Temple is a temple of the Shingon Ritsu sect. The main deity is Amida Nyorai, and the temple was founded by Gyoki. It is also famous as a “flower temple” where flowers bloom from season to season.

 

Joruri Temple
40 Futaba, Kamocho Nishio, Kizugawa, Kyoto  Open 9:00~17:00 

The autumn leaves in the garden, which are said to represent the Pure Land of Paradise, dye the pond and even the three-storied pagoda.

 

Kasagidera Temple
29 Kasagiyama, Kasagi, Soraku District , Kyoto  Open 9:00~16:00 

It is located in Kasagi Town where a sea of clouds can be seen in autumn. The mountains of Kasagi float like islands in the sea of clouds, creating an ethereal world.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi

Hokotenri
Mishima, Tenri, Nara  Held in mid-November every year

This is a pedestrian paradise event using Tenri's famous Gingko Tree-lined street. There will also be a parade and nighttime lighting.

 

Yamanobe Yamato Miyama Classic Car Fest 2024
130-1 Toyoda, Tenri, Nara  Tenrikyo Kitaoji boarding area  NOV 17, 2024  9:00~15:00

This event will feature approximately 100 classic, ecological, and technological cars, as well as police cars and fire trucks. There will also be stage events, kitchen cars, and a marché.

 

Forest Adventure Yamazoe
1680 Mikadani, Yamazoe, Yamabe District, Nara  Open Weekdays 10:00~17:00, Weekend 9:00~17:00

You can enjoy various ziplines activities in Forest Adventure Yamazoe. The park coexists with nature where you can enjoy a large scale of adventures in the forest. They are located immediately after getting off at Kaminoguchi IC on the Meihan national highway.