Kyoto Night Maple Viewing: A Photographer's Recommendation

If you can only choose one place to view night maples in Kyoto, photographers recommend "To-ji Temple." It's the only temple that allows the use of tripods for night maple photography. The temple's red leaves, clear pond, and five-story pagoda are all worth seeing. The temple grounds are spacious, allowing visitors to spread out, so it doesn't feel too crowded. The best viewing period is until December 6th, so photographers looking to capture night maples shouldn't miss this spot! 【Tickets and Timing】 📅 November 1, 2023 (Wednesday) to December 10, 2023 (Sunday) 🕙 18:00 to 21:30 (last entry at 21:00) ❗️People start lining up around 5 PM, but the entry process is quick, and by 6:30 PM, you can enter directly. 🎫 1,000 yen 📍 1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, To-ji Temple (Kyo-o Gokoku-ji) A 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. 【Photography Tips】 - Hasselblad X1D2 XCD45 - Sony a1 FE24-70gm2 - Tripod, shutter release - Remember to keep warm! #KyotoTravel #KyotoNightMaples #KyotoAutumnLeaves