Daogo-ji Temple

Daigo-ji Temple is a must-see destination in the autumn. The temple is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and holds a lot of history. The fall foliage is dramatic and gorgeous, making it a popular location during the autumn months.

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Daigo-ji Temple is located in Kyoto and is iconic during the fall season. The temple, which is red, becomes enveloped in the red from the surrounding trees, creating an amazing landscape of scarlet when viewing from a distance. Just behind the temple is dense forest, but many of the trees remain green, making the colors stand out even more.

From Tokyo Station

Train Train to Kyoto (1hr 58min)

Train Train to Yamashina (5min)

Train Train to Daigo (8min)

Walk Walk to Daigoji (13min)

Recommended Route from Tokyo

Train

Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station

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(1hr 58min)

Train

Kyoto Station to Yamashina Station

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(5min)

Train

Yamashina Station to Daigo Station

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(8min)

walk

walk to Daigoji

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(13min)

Goal

Arrive at Daigoji

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