Koyomi Japan / Kyoto / November 2026
Events in Kyoto: November 2026
1 fireworks display and 15 autumn leaf spots in Kyoto and the temples and hills around it during November 2026 — 16 in all, most-viewed first. Dates come from official sources.
Last updated: Tue, November 3, 2026
Tue, Nov 10 – Sat, Nov 28, 2026Kifune Shrine Autumn LeavesBookable onlineAutumn leaves6:00 AMFree
Sun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026Kodai-ji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves¥800,- Tue, Nov 10 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Katsuo-ji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Dec 6, 2026Tofuku-ji Temple Autumn Leaves🎟️ Night viewing: booking requiredAutumn leaves8:30 AM¥1,000
Sun, Nov 15 – Tue, Dec 8, 2026To-ji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:00 AM¥800
Sat, Nov 21 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026Kiyomizu-dera Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves6:00 AM- Thu, Nov 5 – Wed, Nov 25, 2026Sanzenin Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:45 AM¥700
- Sun, Oct 25 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Nara Park Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves
- Thu, Oct 1 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026Rurikoin Temple Autumn Leaves🎟️ Peak weeks: lottery only (closed)Autumn leaves10:00 AM¥2,000
- Sun, Nov 15 – Tue, Dec 8, 2026Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Autumn Leaves (Odoi Momiji-en)Autumn leaves7:00 AMFree / ¥1,500
- Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Nanzenji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:40 AMFree / ¥600
Sun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30, 2026Eikando Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves9:00 AM¥1,000
Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Arashiyama Autumn LeavesBookable onlineAutumn leaves- Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Tenryu-ji Temple Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves8:30 AMFree
- Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Dec 5, 2026Minoo Park Autumn Leaves (Minoo Falls)Autumn leaves
- Sat, November 7, 2026Inagawa Fireworks FestivalFireworks6:00 PM¥6,000
What November 2026 is like in Kyoto
The peak of the autumn colour season across most of Honshu, and the month the first winter illuminations switch on, generally from mid-November. Days are short — it is dark by around 5pm — which suits illuminated night viewing but leaves less daylight for sightseeing. Culture Day and Labor Thanksgiving Day both fall in November and make popular viewing spots noticeably busier.
Japanese public holidays this month — expect heavier crowds at the spots above, and on the trains to them:
- Culture Day (Tuesday, November 3)
- Labor Thanksgiving Day (Monday, November 23)
Kyoto in November 2026: common questions
- What's on in Kyoto in November 2026?
- This page lists 1 fireworks display and 15 autumn leaf spots in Kyoto and the temples and hills around it during November 2026 — 16 in total. Highlights include Kifune Shrine Autumn Leaves, Kodai-ji Temple Autumn Leaves and Katsuo-ji Temple Autumn Leaves. Every date comes from the official source for that event, and each event page shows when it was last checked.
- When do the autumn leaves peak in Kyoto?
- Across the 15 autumn leaf spots listed around Kyoto, typical peak colour starts as early as Oct 25 and as late as Nov 20, with the last spots holding colour until about Dec 8. Higher and more northern spots turn first; low-lying city gardens are usually last. Peak dates move by a week or more from year to year with the weather.
- Are there any public holidays in Japan in November 2026?
- Yes — Culture Day (Tuesday, November 3) and Labor Thanksgiving Day (Monday, November 23). Popular viewing spots and the trains to them are noticeably busier on public holidays and the weekends either side of them.