The autumn leaves are starting to reach their peak in the Kuchitamba area of Kyoto Prefecture, and shrines and temples are starting to be lit up one by one. On the night of November 7, 2023, test lighting was held at Jinzoji Temple in Hiedano-cho, Kameoka City, in preparation for the actual event, and a tunnel of maple trees glowing in red, yellow, and green emerged.
At Jinzoji Temple, located at the foot of the mountain, the colors are changing a little earlier than usual. While the maple leaves are turning red one after another, you can also enjoy the difference in color due to the difference in elevation and sunlight. The large maple tree, which is said to be 400 years old, has reached its peak. The illumination will be held from November 10th to 16th (5pm to 8pm, admission fee 500 yen).
Other illumination events include Izumo Daijingu Shrine in Chitose-cho, Kameoka City from November 17th to 19th (5pm-8pm, free), and Kyoto Tanba KAMEOKA Yumenarie in Miyamae-cho, Kameoka City from November 23rd to December 25th. Sunday (5-9 p.m., 800 yen for junior high school students and older, 400 yen for elementary school students and younger, free for children 4 and under).
Koshoji Temple in Kyotanba-cho, Kyoto Prefecture has already started lighting the lights and plans to keep them lit until late November. 5:30pm to 10pm, free.
