A beauty in Kyoto　Kyoto travel guide

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Best time information (11/19 up) ：
The autumn leaves have become the best time to see in the city area of Kyoto such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Tofuku-ji Temple.

Following the last time, I picked up a few spots in the city area of Kyoto.

First, it's a classic staple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple.


It seems that the best time to see will last until around November 25.

Next, is Tofuku-ji Temple that passed the peak of the best time.


Not only in the precincts but also in the residential area around the temple, you can see stunning autumn leaves.

In addition, it is after November 23 that you will be able to see the beautiful scenery at Komyo-in Temple and Ryogin-an Temple near here.


Next, is Jojakko-in Temple that is a very famous temple in Arashiyama area.


You can see very vivid and beautiful autumn leaves.

This is my recommendation.


Finally, it is Eikan-do Temple that is a specialist of autumn leaves.


It is already the best time to see here, but it is around November 23 that you will be able to see the crimson forest.



Next week, it is likely to be in the best time to see at Koto-in Temple, Hogon-in Temple, Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine, Jonan-gu Shrine and so on.

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Best time information(11/11up) ： In the mountainous area, Jingo-ji Temple and Yoshimine-dera Temple are reaching the best time to see.


Following the last time, I picked up a few spots from the last year's ranking of autumn colors attractions in Kyoto.

First, it is Ryoan-ji Temple that was ranked 4th place of last year.

Ryoan-ji Temple is famous for its rock garden, but also the autumn colors are a must-see.



The autumn colors of the last year were poor generally, but the colored leaves here were very vivid.


Next, is Kiyomizu-dera Temple that was ranked 3rd place of last year.

The above picture was taken before 9 am. The precincts are still in the shade.

The best visiting time is after 10 am when the sunlight goes in.



The scenery where the large precincts are stained with deep red is a masterpiece.


Finally, it is Hogon-in Temple that was ranked 1st place of last year.

It is a small temple in Arashiyama area, but it is so beautiful and so splendid!



This is the best attraction of autumn leaves in Kyoto equal to Eikan-do Temple in Higashiyama area.

Please visit by all means!

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I brought you the autumn colors information of various parts of Japan until last week.

Also here in Kyoto, it has become best time to see autumn colors in the mountainous area little by little.

The peak of this year's autumn leaves,

in a mountainous area is around 11/7 to 15, in urban area is going to be around 11/15 to 25.

So, in this week, I picked up a few spots from the last year's ranking of autumn colors attractions in Kyoto.

First, it is Tofuku-ji Temple that was ranked 10th place of last year.

Here is the very famous attractions of autumn colors, but last year's result was so bad.


This year, it seems to be able to expect.

Next, is Komyo-in Temple that wasn't ranked in last year.

This small temple is a Tatchu of Tofuku-ji Temple,
(Tatchu is sub-temple on the site of the main temple.)

and there is a great dry landscape garden designed by Mirei Shigemori.


It seems to be able to expect too.

Next, is Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine that was ranked 9th place of last year.

Last year, a peak of autumn colors was in early December.


This year, I want to see the beautiful scene that Tenjin River flowing through the precincts is stained with deep red by fallen leaves.

Finally, is Tenju-an Temple that was ranked 6th place of last year.

It is a small temple beside Nanzen-ji Temple, but the garden is very tasteful.


Attention to the direction!

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This time, I introduce Togakushi (Nagano Prefecture)

First, please look at the video below.
(When you click on the image below, you can see the video on instagram.)

The image above is Togakushi-Kagami-ike pond which is the best attractions of autumn leaves in Nagano Prefecture.

The contrast of autumn leaves and rugged mountain showed me the wonderful scenery.

The image above is photographed in 10/15 , the image below is photographed in 10/22.

Autumn colors advanced so much in one week.



The image above is Togakushi mountain range seen from Togakushi ski resort.

This area is recommended for trekking and a drive, because this is the highlands which the altitude is about 1200m.


This is a big torii gate of Togakushi-jinja Chusha Shrine.

This is also a very tasteful area that some houses with thatched roof are remained.

In addition, Togakushi buckwheat is a rarity. Appreciate it by all means!

Togakushi shrine is made up of five shrines, and is a magnificent shrine with a history of about 2000 years.

If you can stay a few days, it is also good to go round the five shrines on foot!



※ On the Saturday and Sunday in fall foliage season, you need to use a public bus, because an admission by private cars is regulated.

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Following the last time, I introduce autumn colors information from across Japan.

This time, I introduce Nikko (Tochigi Prefecture).

First, please look at the video below.
(When you click on the image below, you can see the video on instagram.)

This video was shot a small peninsula "Hatcho-dejima" in Lake Chuzenji.

It is truly "brilliant". Great autumn colors scenery!

Red, yellow, and green... It plays splendid harmony. Bravo!

When you click on the image below, you can see the video.（instagram)

This is Mt. Nantai seen from the pier of Sightseeing boat in Lake Chuzenji.

Vivid autumn leaves and the majestic mountain body showed me a great contrast.

The following is Ryuzu-falls which is another autumn colors attractions in Nikko.


This waterfall is about 60m in height, about 210m in length, and you can enjoy a wonderful foliage over the entire length.


You will be overwhelmed by the vivid colors and waterfalls roar. Great attractions!



There is no entrance fee, but it's pretty terrible congestion on every weekend of this season.

So, I recommend that you will visit early in the morning.

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October began, and it has become the season can feel the coolness little by little.

However, the foliage season in Kyoto is after mid-November.

So, I will introduce autumn colors information from across Japan over several times.

This time is the part 1 ... Kamikochi (Nagano Prefecture)


It does ... not ... turn red.

At the point October 14, it did not almost colored. That's too bad!

However, the peak of colored leaves seems to be in next week (〜10/25), so I introduce this place with expectation.

In some places, trees which have begun to turn red and yellow are scattered.


Contrast of autumn leaves and white birch is beautiful.

When you click on the image below, you can see the video.（instagram)

Anyway, beautiful! cold! and majestic!


A really pure and clean water!


Entrance fee ： free
※ You need to use public transport such as a bus, because an admission by private cars is regulated.

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Following the last time, I introduce summer Kyoto with the keyword "green".

This time, I introduce some greens with dry landscape garden, as this year's summer bonus eds.


First, everybody knows, this is Ginkaku-ji Temple.

Although I have visited many times, I have still fresh impression to the collaboration of nature and abstraction.


Next, is Ryogen-in Temple which is a Tatchu of Daitoku-ji Temple.
(Tatchu is sub-temple on the site of the main temple.)

This temple has some small and elaborate Tsuboniwa (courtyard) which have cute greens.


Next is a very well-known tourists spot, Ryoan-ji Temple.

You can see the sophisticated green which is full of the beauty.


By the way, the vigor of the cherry tree on the side of the dry landscape garden has weakened from a few years ago.

So, if the treatment does not go well, a new cherry tree is going to be planted.


Finally, this is Taizo-in Temple which is a Tatchu of Myoshin-ji Temple.

There are some too much elaborate parts, but On-myo garden is a must-see.



From next week, I will introduce the autumn leaves information of 2016.

Please stay tuned!

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Following the last time, I introduce summer Kyoto with the keyword "green".

This time, I introduce Saiho-ji Temple which is famous for the pet name called "the moss temple".

When you click on the image below, you can see the video.（instagram)

You will be surprised to vivid green moss.


Here is always covered with moist air,

because some brook flow into this garden from many places.


Anyway, moss, moss, moss... green, green, green...


There is no unique garden than here.

You will be able to see the one and only scenery.

By all means, come once in a lifetime!



Entrance fee （Charge for blessing of budda）
3000 yen

※ A reservation is necessary more than one week before the visit date.

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Following the last time, I introduce summer Kyoto with the keyword "green".

This time, I introduce Murin-an which is one of Nanzen-ji Temple neighborhood villa group.

This garden was designed by Jihee Ogawa �Z who is a genius landscape architect.

Aritomo Yamagata has built it as his villa in 1894.

Streams are arranged tortuously in the middle of the garden.

This garden has a dynamic design that doesn't bore you.



A sophisticated green…so beautiful.



Entrance fee ： 410 yen　（Green tea ： 300 yen）

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Following the last time, I introduce summer Kyoto with the keyword "green".

This time, I introduce Tofuku-ji Temple which has a very wide precincts.


This is Honbo southern garden.

This garden was designed in 75 years ago by Mirei Shigemori who is a genius landscape architect.

The dry landscape garden (Karesansui garden) in Ryoan-ji Temple is likened to the "silence".

On the other hand, this garden is likened to the "dynamic".

This is a green maple row of trees in front of Tofuku-ji Temple.

This area is the most suitable place for a walk, because this is a very quaint residential area.


This is Honbo northern garden.



After the rain, you can see brilliant green in this garden.

To watch the moss in the best condition, it's better that you visit on rainy day or after the rain.
(In midsummer, the moss become brown when it doesn't rain.)



Entrance fee
Adult　　： 400 yen
Elementary school or middle school students ： 300 yen