The main hall of Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto and surrounding maple trees are lit up during a test lighting on Nov. 17, a day before the start of the special autumn nighttime viewing.

Japan transforms into a breathtaking canvas of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges. As summer fades, the vibrant ...

Japan has recorded its warmest autumn ... In Kyoto, a railway company known for running trains through forests of illuminated ...

s Kurama Line in northern Kyoto. Trains run more slowly with their car lights turned off so passengers can fully immerse themselves in celebrating the autumn leaves. Maple trees will be lit up ...