Kyoto in October！Autumn colors are finally in season！🍁

To Our Dear Guests,

Welcome to Kyoto where the breath of autumn deepens and the city is enveloped in the gentle beauty ~

Only in this season, night illumination and autumn leaves events are held one after another, and it will be a luxurious time to enjoy different expressions in the day and night. 🍁 ✨

This month, we will introduce early autumn foliage viewing events in Kyoto.

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Please have a special time in autumn Kyoto!🥰

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🚂【Sagano Autumn Leaves & Fantasy Train Ride 2025】

• 🚞 Embark on a romantic journey this late autumn aboard the Dream Train of Light and Color. Discover the hidden beauty of Sagano bathed in glowing autumn leaves.🍁✨
• 🚂What is the “Fantasy Train of Light”?
• Along the Sagano Scenic Railway, over 1,000 lights illuminate the mountain valleys, rivers, and vibrant maple leaves from late autumn to early winter.
• 🚃 Departing from Torokko Saga Station, the train winds through the mystical Hozukyo Gorge and reaches Kameoka, offering a magical panorama of light and foliage through the train windows.

• 📅 Illumination Period
• October 25 (Sat) – December 29 (Sun), 2025
• 🛑 No service on Wednesdays in October and December
• ⏰ Illumination begins from 16:30 departures onward
• 🚂 Illuminated Section: Torokko Arashiyama – Torokko Kameoka
• 💴 Fare: Adults ¥880 / Children ¥440

• 🚃Special Trains
• Special seasonal trains include:
• Sagano No.81 & 82 (Oct 25–Dec 14)
• Sagano No.91 & 92 (Limited: Nov 22–30, Dec 5–7)
• 🎫 Train Schedule Highlights
• 【Sagano 81】
• Departs Saga 17:10 → Arrives Kameoka 17:38
• 【Sagano 82】
• Departs Kameoka 17:43 → Arrives Saga 18:12
• 【Sagano 91】
• Departs Saga 18:26 → Arrives Kameoka 19:00
• 【Sagano 92】
• Departs Kameoka 19:10 → Arrives Saga 19:45
• 💡Also recommended: Sagano No.16 (Departs Kameoka 16:30), perfect for catching the early lights!
• ‧Available online from midnight, one month prior to your travel date via official website
• 🎟 Ticket Information
• ‧Same-day tickets available at all Torokko station counters (except Hozukyo Station)

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☁️【Ninna-ji Autumn Leaves & Sea of Clouds Light-Up 2025】

• 🍁A poetic symphony of maple leaves, cloud mist, and light returns
• 🍁In Kyoto’s autumn, its most beautiful moments unfold quietly after sunset.
• ✨As night falls, the gates of Ninna-ji Temple open to reveal a mystical “Sea of Clouds” — a magical blend of soft lights and drifting mist.
• ✨The Golden Hall (Kondō) emerges from the haze, like a dream rising from the ancient capital. Silence reigns—only the leaves, the light, and the breeze remain.
• 📅 Dates: October 24 (Fri) – December 14 (Sun), 2025
• ⏰ Night Admission: 18:30–21:00 (Last entry at 20:30)
• 📍 Venue: Ninna-ji Temple Grounds
• 📍 Address: 33 Omuro-Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City
• 🚌 Access: Take City Bus #26 and get off at “Omuro Ninna-ji” stop
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• 🍁Event Highlights
• ✨Immersive fusion of autumn leaves and misty lights
• 👉Fog and illumination create an enchanting sea of clouds
• ✨Golden Hall Light-Up
• 👉The Kondō appears as if floating, fusing ancient ambiance with modern lighting
• ✨Limited Night-Only Goshuin & Commemorative Tickets
• 👉5 special Kannon stamps available exclusively at night
• 🎫Ticket Information
• 🍁Sea of Clouds Light-Up: ¥2,800 per person
• (Free for high school students and younger)
• 🍁Combo Ticket (Kannon Hall + Light-Up): ¥3,300
• 🍁Limited Nighttime Goshuin: ¥700 each
• 💡Tickets available on-site (no reservation required)

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🍁【Kōdaiji Temple Autumn Light-Up 2025】

• ✨Poetic nights and glowing dreams—Experience the illuminated magic of Kōdaiji Temple this autumn🍁✨
• 📅 Event Period: October 24 (Fri) – December 14 (Sun), 2025
• ⏰ Illumination Hours: 17:00–22:00 (Last Entry 21:30)
• 🎫 Admission: Adults ¥600｜Middle & High School Students ¥250 (Special exhibits included)
• 📍 Venue: Kōdaiji Temple, Kyoto
• 📍 Address: 526 Shimogawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City
• 🚌 Access: About 7-minute walk from “Higashiyama Yasui” bus stop
• 🍁Light a Lantern, Embrace an Autumn Evening
• ✨Discover a serene moment of Kyoto’s autumn night
• ✨Maple leaves fall by the Garyū Pond, gentle lights ripple across the water’s surface

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• 🍁Garden Illumination Meets Projection Art
• ✨Garyūrō Corridor
• 👉A tunnel of maple shadows—ancient trees and soft light in harmony
• ✨Garyū Pond
• 👉 Still waters mirror crimson leaves and temple structures, serene and surreal
• ✨Hashintei Zen Garden
• 👉A unique annual projection theme blends art with dry landscape design
• ✔️ Daytime Admission:
• ⏰09:00–21:30 (Temple closes at 22:00)
• ✔️ Tickets valid for single entry—valid for both daytime & night visits (no re-entry)
• 💡Tip: Enter before sunset to enjoy the contrast between the calm day and illuminated night

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🏯【Nijō Castle Autumn Leaves × Moonlit Illumination Festival 2025】

• 🍁A dreamlike night experience of maple leaves, moonlight, and artistic lights
• 🍁Moonlight, maple leaves, aroma, silence, light, and dreams—everything blends into an unforgettable evening✨
• 📅 Dates: October 31 (Fri) – December 7 (Sun), 2025
• ⏰ Night Illumination: 18:00–22:00 (Last Entry: 21:00)
• ⏰ Daytime Admission: 08:40–16:00 (Closes at 17:00)
• 📍 Venue: Nijō Castle (Former Imperial Villa)
• 📍 Address: Nijōjōchō 541, Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto
• 🚇 Access: Right next to Nijōjō-mae Station (Tozai Subway Line)
• 🚌 Buses: No. 9, 12, or 50 – Stop at Nijō Castle
• 🌕Enter a Fantastical Moonlit World at Night
• 👉Produced by NAKED, the event invites all senses to be part of this immersive night journey！
• 🍁Karamon Gate Projection: Traditional carving meets modern light—enter the moon-viewing gathering in style
• 🍁Path of Light and Moon: Gentle light flows like moonlight between the carriage porch and Ninomaru Garden

• 🍁Mirror Moon in the Moat: A “Thirteenth Night Moon” is projected over the moat, recalling Edo-era elegance
• 🍁Kōuntei Garden Show: The garden glows in golden-orange tones, reflected in the still waters below
• 🍁Seiryūen Fragrance Walk: Maple illumination meets the scent of autumn grasses—an aromatic five-sense experience
• 🍁Moon Echo Sound Pond: Touch the water to activate traditional Japanese instrument sounds—compose your own moonlit melody
• 🍁Moon Garden of Flowers: A romantic fusion of Ikebana flower art and spatial moonlight design
• 🍁Noh Performance × Mapping: The Noh performance “Yū” revived through projection, blended into the majestic Honmaru Palace
• 🍁NAKED Hanamikuji®: Draw a seasonal flower fortune—perfect for both blessings and Instagram!
• 🌞Exciting Daytime Events Too!
• “Stamp Rally Challenge” within the castle grounds
• “Kyoto Souvenir Market” featuring local specialty shops
• Traditional shows like Falconry and Monkey Performances
• 🎫【Ticket Info (Day & Night separate)】
• 🎫Daytime Tickets (includes Ninomaru Palace)
• Adult ¥1,300｜Middle/High School ¥400｜Elementary ¥300
• 🎫Nighttime Illumination Tickets
• Early Bird (Sep 24 – Oct 30, 23:59)
• Mon–Thu: ¥1,600｜Fri–Sun & Holidays: ¥2,000（Elementary ¥1,000／1,400）
• Same-Day Tickets
• Mon–Thu: ¥2,000｜Fri–Sun & Holidays: ¥2,400（Elementary ¥1,200／1,600）
• 💡Entry to Honmaru Palace requires an additional ticket.

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✨Enjoy Autumn in Kyoto at FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya!

Located in the heart of Kyoto, FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya offering excellent access to all major spots., making it the perfect base for your autumn tour.

Sincerely look forward to your visit!

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FUGASTAYSHIJIOOMIYA MANAGER