Kifune Momiji Toro: Autumn Leaf Light-up 2026

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - November 24, 2026 (Tue) Sunset–20:30 (amulet office 9:00–20:00)
cost: Free
Venue & access: Kifune Shrine main approach, Kurama-Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto From Kibuneguchi Station (Eizan Railway), take Kyoto Bus No. 33 to Kibune, then about 5 min on foot (about 30 min walk from the station)

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Why You Should Visit

In Kibune, a narrow valley at the foot of Mount Kurama in northern Kyoto, the main approach to Kifune Shrine is lit up at night during the autumn foliage season. The stone steps lined with vermilion lanterns and the maples arching over them glow against the dark, quite different from the daytime view. Entry is free. Kibune sits higher and cooler than central Kyoto, and you can see its mountain foliage from sunset until 20:30 — a good choice if you want an evening autumn-leaf outing away from the city crowds.

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出典: 京都市観光協会（京都観光Navi）

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FAQ

Is there a fee for the light-up?

No, it is free. You can walk the approach from sunset until 20:30.

Can I walk from Kibuneguchi Station?

It takes about 30 minutes on foot. Kyoto Bus No. 33 to Kibune cuts it to a 5-minute walk.