Beat out the worst of the bamboo crowds by skipping the leaf-peeping fall foliage period or the springtime cherry blossom boom. Explore Kyoto's bamboo groves in the lowest seasons instead.

But even outside peak foliage season, the temple’s pretty ... this is always a must for me when I find myself in Kyoto. The trees on the hillsides are so pretty, especially in the fall! When you’re ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September to November when the weather is the mildest. However, the blooming cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant fall foliage are ...

This iconic Kyoto destination, popular for a millennium, has the perfect climate and topography for fall foliage. Some people create new ways to enjoy autumn, while others uphold fall traditions.

Japanese travelers are skipping Kyoto’s hotspots as foreign crowds surge. Here's what's changing and where locals are going ...

KYOTO--A temple renowned for its spectacular fall foliage here is ready to welcome devotees of the season’s changing colors. Historic Eikando Zenrinji temple in the city’s Sakyo Ward will ...

KYOTO--About 500 lights were turned on at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto, a World Heritage site, on Nov. 16 in preparation for the special autumn nighttime viewing. On a cliff of Mount Otowa, the ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows ... the cherry blossoms are in bloom or in the fall with the changing foliage. When you're done taking in the temple's ...

Japan is experiencing an unprecedentedly warm fall. Weather officials say most ... Prolonged warm weather has also impacted the foliage at Kyoto Botanical Gardens. The garden's Zelkova trees ...