Visit Kyoto Jidai Matsuri

Jidai Matsuri is known as one of the three greatest festivals in Kyoto alongside Gion Matsuri and Aoi Matsuri. It takes place on October 22nd every year. The main attraction of this festival is a large procession of about 2,000 people which leaves from Kyoto Imperial Palace and goes to Heian Jingu Shrine. It's early for viewing fall foliage in Kyoto, but it's rather nice to visit Kyoto when there are fewer tourists.
Jidai Matsuri
Japanese Fall Festivals
Heian Jingu Photo Courtesy of UNESCO Photobank