Nara Autumn Foliage Season｜Keep This Stunning Maple Viewing Map

Autumn in Nara is like a painting 🍁 Hot pick alert!
The historic city of Nara, as famous as Kyoto, is definitely a top destination for autumn leaves viewing in Kansai! Come this year and encounter the breathtaking autumn scenery with the adorable deer~🦌❤️

▫️Nara Park
🌸 Feed the divine deer + check in at landmarks + enjoy maple leaves all in one package
📍Kasugano, Nara City
✨Transportation: 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station

▫️Ukimi-do Hall
💮 A postcard-perfect spot reflecting maple leaves and deer on the lake surface
📍Takahatacho, Nara City
✨Transportation: 10-minute ride on the city loop bus from Kintetsu Nara Station

▫️Isuien Garden
🌿 A hidden gem garden! Experience both Edo and Meiji era styles in one visit
🎫1200 yen (closed on Tuesdays)
📍74 Suimoncho, Nara City
✨Special recommendation: Japanese tea room inside the garden 🍵

▫️Hasedera Temple
🌸 The Flower Temple opens exclusively! Layers of maple leaves so beautiful it takes your breath away
🎫500 yen (special area open from 10.18 to 12.7)
📍731-1 Hatsuse, Sakurai City
✨Transportation: 15-minute walk from Hasedera Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line

▫️Tsubosaka Temple
📸 A must-shoot! The giant Buddha statue surrounded by mountains of red leaves is a spectacular sight
🎫800 yen (night maple illumination is a must-see)
📍3 Tsubosaka, Takatori Town, Takaichi District

▫️Shoryakuji Temple
🍶 The birthplace of Japanese sake! 3,000 maple trees pave the "Nishiki no Sato"
🎫500 yen (special opening from 11.3 to 12.7)
📍157 Bodaisancho, Nara City
✨Hidden experience: Try sake brewing workshop

▫️Muro-ji Temple
🙏 A female-friendly ancient temple! Exquisite Buddha statues + perfect match with maple leaves
🎫600 yen
📍78 Muro, Uda City
✨Transportation advice: Charter a car or join a day tour

🍁【Maple Viewing Tips】
1️⃣ Best time: Mid-November to early December
2️⃣ Outfit suggestion: Kimono 👘 + maple leaf background for perfect photos
3️⃣ Friendly reminder: Some temples have many stone steps, comfortable shoes are recommended

💡【Must-Try Food】
📍Nakatanidou (next to Nara Park)
✨Must order: Freshly pounded mugwort mochi

🏨【Accommodation Recommendation】
📍Nara Hotel
✨Highlights: Century-old history + excellent location

🚗【Transportation Guide】
Recommended to purchase the Ikaruga One-Day Pass (includes round-trip transport from Osaka/Kyoto)

Just save this article! Let’s enjoy Nara’s stunning autumn foliage season together~🍂