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Katsuo-ji temple in Osaka is lighting up for autumn night visits
This November at Katsuo-ji, Osaka’s most beautiful temple: autumn leaves as red as the temple's daruma dolls
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Usually closed Kyoto temple Reikanji is now open for autumn leaves
Reikanji Temple welcomes visitors to see its garden’s stunning autumn foliage for just ten days from November 21
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Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest forced to cut bamboo to combat graffiti vandalism
Persistent graffiti not only damages the beauty of this revered bamboo grove but also threatens the health of the plants
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This hip Osaka drag is the world’s second coolest street
Time Out’s annual ranking of the planet’s coolest roads has Osaka’s entry at no 2
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Autumn leaves illumination at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple opens in late November
The breathtaking autumn night light-up at the iconic hilltop temple will last for just 16 days this year
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How to visit Kyoto’s Ruriko-in Temple for its viral autumn leaves reflection
Your guide to the famous Ruriko-in Temple in Kyoto: autumn leaves, illuminations, ticket info and how to get there
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The spectacular momiji tunnel train in Kyoto is running until mid-December
Here’s your guide to riding the viral Eizan Railway to see one of Japan’s most stunning autumn leaves illuminations
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Final 2025 autumn leaves forecast predicts late colours in Osaka and Kyoto
According to the latest official forecast, autumn colours in the Kansai region will only begin to show in late November
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Osaka launches culinary stamp rally that rewards you for eating your way through the prefecture
Osaka Foodies Marathon offers curated three-hour culinary experiences, from midday city tours to 3am slots for night owls
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Japan’s beloved Hello Kitty Shinkansen will end operations in spring 2026
The adorable JR West bullet train linking Osaka and Fukuoka will conclude its eight-year run next spring
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