Visitors to Kyoto are still waiting to enjoy the city’s peak autumn leaves season, which has been delayed this year due to rising temperatures caused by climate change.
One of Japan’s most popular destinations during fall due to the vast expanses of colourful foliage, the city typically sees most seasonal visitors by the end of November, the prime viewing time.
This year, however, the ideal date to view the momiji (maple) leaves in central Kyoto is expected to be December 16 due to “unusually high temperatures well into October this year”, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Arashiyama, one of the city’s most popular sightseeing districts and home to Tenryu-ji Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, is also predicted to be at its best for autumn leaves in mid-December.
As a result, guides and tour companies report a scramble as tourists seek to change their itineraries by…
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