Autumn Special Foliage Viewing & Ruri Garden Reflection
Runs from early October to mid-December; peak coloration typically arrives from November 10 to November 30.
Renowned throughout Japan for its breathtaking mirror-like reflection, the second floor of Ruriko-in Temple features an immaculately polished black lacquer desk that casts a crystal-clear reflection of the vibrant red, amber, and golden maple foliage of the Ruri-no-Niwa Moss Garden outside. Open only for limited special viewings in spring and autumn.
- Best time
- All year
- Entry
- Not checked · Check the official site ↗
- Parking
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- Getting there
- Plan the route from your start ↓ · Open in Google Maps ↗
- Official info
- rurikoin.komyoji.com ↗
💡 Reference photograph; views and access can change.
📷 Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Weather for your date
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24°C
Mainly clear
💧 27% rain chance · wind 2 km/h
Hourly forecast
24°💧 27%
22°💧 59%
21°💧 84%
21°💧 94%
20°💧 90%
20°💧 82%
21°💧 66%
21°💧 49%
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Directions to Ruriko-in Temple Lacquer Table Autumn Reflection
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When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Quiet Buddhist contemplative heritage site; steep stairs up to the second-floor tatami viewing pavilion.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: banned
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
ShigaMount Hiei and Enryakuji
A sacred mountain on the Kyoto–Shiga border centred on Enryakuji’s forested temple precincts. Cableways, drives and walking routes connect broad Lake Biwa viewpoints with historic halls that become framed by maple colour in autumn.
3 km away
KyotoGinkakuji — Silver Pavilion
A Zen temple with carefully composed gardens at the northern end of the Philosopher’s Path.
4 km away
KyotoPhilosopher’s Path
A canal-side walking route connecting temples in eastern Kyoto, especially popular for spring cherry blossoms and autumn colour.
5 km away
ShigaHiyoshi Taisha Shrine
The head of some 3,800 Hiyoshi and Hie shrines across Japan, at the foot of Mount Hiei in Otsu, famous for autumn maples.
5 km away
ShigaOmi Jingu Shrine
Surrounded by tranquil cedar woods in Otsu, Omi Jingu is dedicated to the 7th-century Emperor Tenji, who established Japan's first water clock (Rokoku). World-famous among anime fans as the spiritual holy ground of the Competitive Karuta manga 'Chihayafuru', it hosts the national Meijin and Queen championships.
5 km away
KyotoEikando — Zenrinji Temple
A temple in eastern Kyoto known for its maple-lined grounds.
6 km away
KyotoNanzenji Temple
A major Zen temple complex with grand gates, gardens and a brick aqueduct beside the eastern hills.
6 km away
KyotoKyoto Imperial Palace
The former imperial residence stands within the broad Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the centre of the city.
6 km away
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source
- 1. Pristine reflection of maple foliage across the polished black lacquer desk at Ruriko-in · Naokijp · Source ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0