Kyoto in November! A Journey Through Autumn Leaves!🍁

To Our Dear Guests,

As autumn deepens, Kyoto turns into a canvas of fiery reds and golds!

Only in this season,

night illumination and autumn leaves events are held one after another.

Embark on a magical journey through historic streets and vibrant fall foliage~🍁 ✨

This month, we’re introducing must-see autumn foliage events and our top recommendations for enjoying Kyoto in the fall.

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Please have a special time in autumn Kyoto!🥰

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🚂【Eizan Railway Autumn Momiji Ride × Kifune Lantern 2025】

• 🍁Limited to Autumn Nights｜A dreamlike train ride through tunnels of light and leaves
• 🍁Every autumn, this local train turns into a “Tunnel of Light.” As it enters the “Momiji Tunnel,” the cabin lights go out, and the entire forest outside glows in warm tones—leaves appear to burn in the night✨✨

• 🚃【2025 Special Autumn Timetable】
• 📅 Nov 7 – Dec 12, 2025
• ⏰ Illumination: From sunset to around 9:00 PM
• 📍 Eizan Electric Railway Kurama Line
• 📍 From Demachiyanagi Station to Kurama Station
• 🍁 Slow Cruise Area: From Ichihara Station to Ninose Station (approx. 250m “Momiji Tunnel”)
• 🍁 During this section, the train slows down and dims interior lights so passengers can fully enjoy the glowing tunnel of autumn leaves outside the windows✨✨

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• 🌟【Special Highlights】
• ① Limited Special Light-Up Train Returns!
• 🍁Exclusive reservation-only train with limited capacity
• 📅 Nov 14 – 24, 2025
• ⏰ Departure: 9:00 PM (Demachiyanagi Station)
• ⏰ Return: Around 10:40 PM
• 🚃 Route: Demachiyanagi → Momiji Tunnel (3-min stop) → Kurama → Ninose (5-min stop) → Return to Demachiyanagi
• 🎫 Tickets:
• 👉 Panorama Car “Kirara” Window Seats: ¥5,500
• 👉 Other reserved seats: ¥4,500 (sold in 2-seat/4-seat units, 55 passengers per night)
• 🎫 Sales Start: Oct 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM (exclusive via Seven Ticket)
• ✨ Why It’s Special:
• ‧Longer stops for viewing (3 min in the tunnel + 5 min at Ninose)
• ‧Kirara’s panoramic windows offer the best view
• ‧Only one train per night – a hidden autumn ritual in Kyoto

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• ② Regular Autumn Schedule: Slower Trains + Extra Departures🍁
• 📆 Nov 7 – Dec 12
• ⏰ Weekdays: More trains from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• ⏰ Weekends: Trains every 6–10 mins between Demachiyanagi & Yase-Hieizan (vs. normal 15 mins)
• 🍁 “Momiji Tunnel” Slow Cruise Times:
• ⏰ From Demachiyanagi: 9:00 AM – 8:44 PM
• ⏰ From Kurama: 9:36 AM – 9:03 PM
• 🚃 Best Viewing: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (catch both golden twilight & night lights)
• ③ Perfect Combined Itinerary Suggestions
• 🍁 Ride through Momiji Tunnel → Get off at Ninose → Stroll to Kurama & Kifune
• ✨ Ichihara–Ninose: the highlight of the glowing tunnel
• ✨ Ninose Station: lit-up station loved by photographers
• ✨ Kibuneguchi Station → Kifune Shrine: 25-min walk; at night enjoy the “Kifune Momiji Lantern Festival” & riverside reflections—perfect for a night-time autumn stroll

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🏮【Kurama Tengu Path Autumn Night Illumination 2025】

• 🍁In Kyoto’s hidden mountain village, a mystical trail lights up with autumn leaves and lanterns, awakening the mythical homeland of the Tengu✨✨
• 📅 Nov 1 – Nov 24, 2025
• ⏰ From dusk until around 9:00 PM (before the last Eizan train)
• 📍 From Kurama Station to Kurama Tengu Path
• 📍 Area around Niomon Gate Street to Kurama Onsen
• 🚇 From Demachiyanagi Station (Keihan) → Kurama Station (Eizan Railway)
• 🌙【Tengu’s Hidden Path】
• 🍁A quiet trail between forest and temple town known as “Tengu no Komichi” gently glows under autumn lights.
• 🍁Starting from the quaint Niomon Street by Kurama Temple, walk toward Kurama Onsen on a wooden bridge path – the local way of life turned into a dreamlike stroll.

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• 🍢【Taste Kyoto in the Night Lights】
• 🍁From Nov 7, shops along the Niomon Street extend hours for the “Shikisai Yakai” night fair.
• 🍶 Warm amazake, charcoal-grilled dango, mountain yam soba, roasted chestnut sweets, red bean soup, wild vegetable tempura – all served in charming wooden shops. A true Kurama autumn ritual.
• 📷【Hidden Photo Spots】
• 📍 Entrance stone lanterns near Kurama Station: capture the glowing train with lights
• 📍 View from bridge toward Niomon Gate: explore the illuminated mystery
• 📍 Tengu Path Light Arch: perfect blend of curved wooden paths and projection lights
• 🍁【Tips】
• 💡 Wear comfortable shoes for mountain paths
• 💡 Temperature drops significantly at night – bring extra layers
• 💡 Combine with daytime visits to Kurama-dera & Kifune Shrine for a full day-and-night autumn adventure

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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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