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Autumn viewing season at Tofukuji, one of Kyoto's best-known maple spots: Tsutenkyo Bridge opens at 8:30 and the Hojo gardens at 9:00, last entry 16:00, gates close 16:30. No combined ticket is sold during this period.

Dates

Nov 14 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Hours

Last entry 16:00 (Hojo gardens open from 9:00)

Venue

Tofukuji Temple

Nearest station

Tofukuji

Admission

Tsutenkyo Bridge and Kaisando: adults 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high students 500 yen (Hojo gardens charged separately)

About this event

At Tofuku-ji in autumn, the view from Tsutenkyo Bridge down into a valley of maples is the reason to come. From November 14 to December 6 the bridge opens at 8:30, and the Hojo gardens open at 9:00. No combined ticket is sold during this period, so Tsutenkyo/Kaisando and the main hall gardens are paid separately. Last entry is 16:00 and the gates close at 16:30.

Highlights

• Look down on the maple-filled valley from Tsutenkyo Bridge.
• Tsutenkyo and Kaisando open from 8:30.
• The Hojo (main hall) gardens open from 9:00, with a separate fee.

Good for

For anyone choosing just one classic Kyoto autumn-leaf spot.

Good to know before you go

• Last entry 16:00, gates close 16:30.
• No combined ticket during this period; the Hojo gardens cost extra.

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FAQ

What is Tofukuji Temple autumn foliage viewing (Tsutenkyo Bridge and Kaisando)?

At Tofuku-ji in autumn, the view from Tsutenkyo Bridge down into a valley of maples is the reason to come. From November 14 to December 6 the bridge opens at 8:30, and the Hojo gardens open at 9:00. No combined ticket is sold during this period, so Tsutenkyo/Kaisando and the main hall gardens are paid separately. Last entry is 16:00 and the gates close at 16:30.

When is Tofukuji Temple autumn foliage viewing (Tsutenkyo Bridge and Kaisando)?

From Nov 14 (Sat) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

Last entry 16:00 (Hojo gardens open from 9:00)

How much does it cost?

Tsutenkyo Bridge and Kaisando: adults 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high students 500 yen (Hojo gardens charged separately)

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Tofukuji Temple. The nearest station is Tofukuji.

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