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KyotoMomo
東福寺 看楓拝観
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KyotoMomo
The grounds of this Buddhist temple, established in 1236, are known for fall colors and gardens. Stroll the grounds freely, then decide whether to pay to enter the gardens or Tsūtenkyō Bridge.
A month of autumn foliage at Tōfuku-ji, with free grounds and paid garden and bridge access
A month of autumn foliage viewing at Tōfuku-ji!? That’s a whole stretch of the season to explore this Kyoto temple, established in 1236 😮 Its grounds are known for fall colors and gardens, so take a moment to look around before choosing where to spend your visit.
You can walk around the temple grounds freely, while entry to the Hōjō garden and Tsūtenkyō Bridge is paid. Want to keep costs down? Enjoy the grounds without those ticketed areas, or budget for the garden and bridge if you’d like to see them up close.
Tōfuku-ji Station is a ten-minute walk away on the JR Nara Line or Keihan Line. You can also reach the temple by bus from Kyoto Station, so choose the route that works best for your trip 🚶
Tsūtenkyō Bridge is the standout pick if you’re short on time: visitor impressions point to its view over the valley as a memorable way to take in the fall colors. The Hōjō garden offers a different reason to linger, with gardens among the temple’s best-known features 🍁
Both the bridge and the garden require paid admission, while the wider grounds are free to walk. Check the temple’s admission information before you go, then decide whether you’d rather add one ticketed stop or explore the grounds at no charge.
Give yourself time to take in the autumn foliage around Tōfuku-ji, then make your way to Tsūtenkyō Bridge if that view is calling. Your next move: plan your route to the temple and go see the colors for yourself 😊
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東福寺 看楓拝観の開催期間：2026年11月7日～12月6日。じゃらんnetでは東福寺 看楓拝観への口コミや投稿写真をご紹介。東福寺 看楓拝観へのアクセス情報や混雑状況などもご確認頂けます。東福寺 看楓拝観周辺のホテル/観光スポット/ご当地グルメ/イベント情報も充実。
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