*November* 2011 *July/2011 *August/2011 *September/2011 *October/2011 *November/2011 *December/2011 *January/2012 *February/2012 *March/2012 *April/2012 *May/2012 *June/2012 Best Season for Autumn Leaves in Kyoto November is the best season to enjoy the beautiful Autumn leaves in Kyoto. Information about major places for a good view is available at Kyoto City Tourism Association Website Kyoto Imperial palace Open to the Public Oct 31 to Nov 6, 2011 Kyoto Imperial Palace Open to the Public. Open from 9:00 to 15:30. URL: http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-event/kyotogosho.html The 54rd "Gion Odori" (Gion traditional Japanese dance) from Nov 1st to 10th The traditional Gion Japanese dance will be performed by Maiko and Geiko from Gion Higashi Kabukai at Gion Kaikan (right across from Yasaka-jinjya Shrine). ¥4,000 for the ticket (including green tea) Nijo-jo Castle The 57th Public Tea Celemony Nov 1, 3, 6 of 2011/ 9:30 to 15:00 Tea ceremony program will change daily within the period into Urasenke, Omotesenke, and Yabunouchike style. Fee: ¥2,500 Venue: Nijo-jo Castle Ryokan Yamazaki on YouTube November 28, 2011 Check out beautiful autumn leaves in November at Ryokan Yamazaki. URL:http://ryokan-yamazaki.com/youtube.html