# TikTok’s red maples: Kyoto in autumn · TikTok Japan URL: https://tonykansaiguide.com/tiktok/en/autumn/ Idioma: en > Momiji is Kyoto’s headline season. Maples turn red from mid-November to early December, and it is all over TikTok. [TikTok Japan](https://tonykansaiguide.com/tiktok/en/) / Autumn November · early December # TikTok’s red maples: Kyoto in autumn Momiji is Kyoto’s headline season. Maples turn red from mid-November to early December, and it is all over TikTok. [Book on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/34634193106?text=Hi%20Tony%2C%20I%20found%20you%20through%20the%20TikTok%20page%20and%20would%20like%20the%20TikTok%20route%20for%20autumn) TikTok special price: **30,000 ¥** 38,000 ¥ November · early December (Eikan-dō at night) ### Eikan-dō at night The shot The pond reflecting the lit-up maples: the mirror shot. When to go Autumn night illumination; go right at opening. Guide’s tip Crouch and film the reflection with your phone almost touching the water. (Kiyomizu-dera) ### Kiyomizu-dera The shot The wooden stage floating over a sea of maples. When to go First thing in the morning or at the autumn night illumination. Guide’s tip The best shot is from the viewpoint opposite, not from the stage itself. (Arashiyama bamboo grove) ### Arashiyama bamboo grove The shot The bamboo tunnel, and the river with red hills. When to go Before 8:00; after that it is a corridor of people. Guide’s tip Pair it with Togetsukyō Bridge: maples behind, river in front. (Nara’s deer) ### Nara’s deer The shot The deer that bows to you… among red leaves. When to go In the morning, when the deer are calmest. Guide’s tip Bow your head slowly and many deer bow back. (Fushimi Inari) ### Fushimi Inari The shot The endless tunnel of orange torii gates. When to go At sunrise or dusk; climb past the halfway point. Guide’s tip Beyond the Yotsutsuji viewpoint the crowds almost disappear. (Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka) ### Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka The shot The slope of wooden houses with Yasaka Pagoda behind. When to go Very early, before the shops open. Guide’s tip The classic spot for a kimono video: I’ll tell you where to rent one. Hidden gems across Japan · Autumn ## What people save… and almost nobody visits Gardens, flowers and landscapes from all over Japan that show up in saved videos, not on the usual tours. ### Shōwa Kinen Park ginkgo avenue Tokyo (Tachikawa) · mid to late November Why people save it A tunnel of yellow ginkgo trees over a golden carpet of leaves: autumn’s most-saved yellow. Getting there JR train from Shinjuku to Tachikawa, about 30–40 minutes. Weekday mornings are best. ### Lake Kawaguchi Momiji Corridor Yamanashi · early to mid November Why people save it Red maples lit up at night with Mount Fuji behind. Getting there Bus from Shinjuku. Go in the morning for a clear Fuji and come back at dusk for the lights. ### Rurikō-in Kyoto (Yase) · opens only in special seasons; autumn is the most wanted Why people save it Red maples reflected on a black lacquered desk: it looks like a painting. Getting there Eizan line from Demachiyanagi. Timed tickets sell out — book ahead. ### Kōrankei Aichi (Toyota) · second half of November Why people save it A whole valley of maples beside a red bridge, lit up at night. Getting there Bus from Nagoya; go early to avoid weekend traffic jams. ### Kenroku-en with yukitsuri Kanazawa (Ishikawa) · from November Why people save it Umbrella-shaped ropes protecting the pines from snow: a one-of-a-kind image. Getting there Train from Osaka; pair it with the Higashi Chaya geisha district. ### Daigo-ji and the Bentendō bridge Kyoto (Fushimi) · mid to late November Why people save it The red bridge and hall reflected in a pond ringed with maples. Getting there Tōzai subway to Daigo. Far fewer people than central Kyoto. ### Hōkyō-in Kyoto (Arashiyama) · November Why people save it A carpet of red leaves in a small, silent garden, minutes from the bamboo. Getting there Walk from Saga-Arashiyama station. Perfect after the bamboo grove. ### Momijidani on Miyajima Hiroshima · mid to late November Why people save it The maple valley behind the floating torii, with deer wandering around. Getting there Ferry from Miyajimaguchi. Same day as Hiroshima: museum in the morning, island in the afternoon. **I’ll help you fit it into your trip** In Kansai I guide you myself; elsewhere I help with the plan and connect you with guides from our team. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/34634193106?text=Hi%20Tony%2C%20I%20found%20you%20through%20the%20TikTok%20page%20and%20would%20like%20the%20TikTok%20route%20for%20autumn) TikTok special price · Autumn ## Guided TikTok route A half day of about 4 hours through the season’s viral spots, at the least crowded time. I help with angles and film the shots you appear in. Guide fee only. Tickets, transport and meals are extra. Mention “TikTok” when you book. 38,000 ¥ **30,000 ¥** per group · 4 h Valid for trips until 7 December 2026 [Book on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/34634193106?text=Hi%20Tony%2C%20I%20found%20you%20through%20the%20TikTok%20page%20and%20would%20like%20the%20TikTok%20route%20for%20autumn) Other seasons [Winter December · January · February 30,000 ¥](https://tonykansaiguide.com/tiktok/en/winter/)[Spring Late March · early April 30,000 ¥](https://tonykansaiguide.com/tiktok/en/spring/) Questions Will you film the videos for me? I help with angles and timing, and film the shots you appear in on your phone. Editing and posting are up to you. What does the special price include? The guiding: about 4 hours of private guide for your group. Tickets, transport and meals are paid separately. Can we add other places? Yes. The route adapts to what you want to film. For a full day, I’ll give you the price when you book. Is there halal food on the route? Yes. I can plan the route with halal food stops and places to pray.