Kyoto: Autumn leaves at Kurama TempleThere are many famous autumn foliage spots in Japan, but my favorite is Kurama Temple in Kyoto. When you climb the stone steps while looking at the autumn leaves and look back, the view that catches your eye is something you must definitely take a photo of. The best time to see them is from mid- to late November.
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