Kyoto is one of Japan’s top autumn destinations, renowned for its abundance of vibrant autumn foliage in atmospheric temples. Many of these are Unesco World Heritage Sites, thus making the scenery truly special.
The experience becomes even more magical at night, when temple grounds and autumn leaves are illuminated in brilliant colours. To ensure you don’t miss this limited-time spectacle, here are some of the top temples and gardens in Kyoto that open at night for special illumination events.
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AloJapan.com