Sep. 07, 2023 UPDATE
Momiji Leaf Tunnel Illumination
Traveler Friendly
Trains can be very crowded during the event period, but worthwhile experience for foreign visitors!
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Japanese only
Languages spoken
Japanese only
Kurama & Kibune Popular
PeriodNovember 3 - 26, 2023
12850 21 10 1 reviews
Sep. 07, 2023 UPDATE

Momiji Leaf Tunnel Illumination

Traveler Friendly
Trains can be very crowded during the event period, but worthwhile experience for foreign visitors!
Information
Japanese only
Languages spoken
Japanese only
Kurama & Kibune Popular
12850 21 10 1 reviews
PeriodNovember 3 - 26, 2023
Story & Recommendation
Dreamy illuminated tunnel of autumn maple leaves along Eizan Railway
If in Kyoto in autumn, you cannot miss Momiji (maple leaves) viewing. The entire city finds itself awash in deep red and gold at the end of November. A standard way of enjoying Momiji in Kyoto is visiting temples and shrines to view autumn leaves as a backdrop of these historical monuments. On the other hand, there are various ways of seeing autumn leaves that can be experienced in Kyoto. Eizan Railway runs a short railway from Demachiyanagi Station up to the towns of Kibune and Kurama, located north and deep in the heart of Kyoto. The railway has an archway named Momiji Leaf Tunnel, stretching between Ichihara Station and Ninose Station and both sides of the track are covered by maple leaves. During the fall foliage season, Momiji Leaf Tunnel is specially lit up with spotlights and passengers can see mystical maple leaves from train windows. About 280 maple trees on both sides of the track overlapping one another in a dark night provides a magnificent panorama that can only be enjoyed in this event. A number of passengers take a ride to witness this admired illumination during the event month.
1Highlight
The light up of Momiji Leaf Tunnel
The light up of Momiji Leaf Tunnel
The train slows down and the interior lights are turned off for two minutes when passing through the tunnel to please passengers with a spectacular view. While Momiji Leaf Tunnel can be enjoyed during daytime with sunshine filtering through the foliage, viewing an archway of bright leaves lit up in darkness will give you unforgettable memories.
2Highlight
The Kirara trains with wide views
The Kirara trains with wide views
Along with their regular lines, Eizan Railway runs trains named Kirara, specially designed to provide wider views for passengers. The Kirara trains’ car windows are stretched up to the ceilings and passengers can enjoy excellent views through the wide glass. They also feature sideways-facing sofa seats in the central cars, lending a treasure to appreciate the beauty of the autumn blaze in a relaxed mood.
3Let's join!
Visit and see Kibune Momiji Toro
The Momiji Leaf Tunnel Illumination is organized as part of Kibune’s autumn illumination event called Kibune Momiji Toro in which an array of maple leaves are gorgeously illuminated in and around Kifune Shrine. Visit the Kibune town after taking a ride and viewing maple leaves from train windows. It will also be amazing to walk underneath autumnal maple trees at night.
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