Japan Autumn Foliage Season — Kyoto
Japan's autumn colors transform Kyoto's temples into living art.
Japan Autumn Foliage Season — Kyoto
Japan's autumn colors transform Kyoto's temples into living art.
Koyo — the viewing of autumn leaves — is cherry blossom season's quieter, more contemplative counterpart. Kyoto's 2,000 temples and shrines become framed by crimson maples, golden ginkgos, and the kind of controlled beauty that defines Japanese aesthetics.
Why it matters
A seasonal spectacle that rewards patience and aesthetic sensitivity — koyo season reveals Japan at its most introspective and beautiful.
- Where: Kyoto, Japan
- Dates: 2026-10-20 – 2026-12-05
- Category: seasonal
- Region: Asia Pacific
- Ideal trip length: 5–7 nights
- Status: confirmed
- Best for: Cultural travelers
Comparable seasonal dates worldwide
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- Cherry Blossom Season — Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan
- Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival — Indio, United States
- National Cherry Blossom Festival — Washington DC — Washington DC, United States
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 — London, United Kingdom
- Bastille Day Celebrations — Paris — Paris, France
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- Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 — Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Salzburg Festival 2026 — Salzburg, Austria
- Thanksgiving in New York 2026 — New York, United States
Other Asia Pacific dates in the calendar
- Australian Open 2026 — Melbourne
- India Art Fair 2026 — New Delhi
- Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 — Hong Kong
- Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Singapore
- Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix — Suzuka
- Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026 — Melbourne
- Hong Kong Art Week 2026 — Hong Kong
- New Year's Eve in Sydney 2026 — Sydney
- Singapore Art Week 2026 — Singapore
- Singapore Grand Prix After-Parties — Singapore
- Diwali — Festival of Lights — Jaipur
- Watches & Wonders Shanghai — Shanghai
Where to stay
- Aman Kyoto
- The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
- Park Hyatt Kyoto
Where to eat
- Kikunoi
- Hyotei
- Gion Maruyama
Published by Peters Signature Travel.