Japan Travel | Places You Can't Miss for Viewing Autumn Leaves in Japan

Places You Can't Miss for Viewing Autumn Leaves in Japan. The autumn foliage season in Kyoto is truly beautiful! It's been half a month since I got back, and I've only now had time to sort through my photos. My personal favorite is Arashiyama, which is actually not a mountain but the name of a district. Several temples here are great spots for leaf viewing. In the city area, I recommend Eikando and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, which are also stunning! part 1️⃣ Arashiyama 🚌 Transportation: Take the JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station 🍁 Tenryu-ji Temple The first stop in Arashiyama, where many people choose to visit, is Tenryu-ji Temple. Here you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Kyoto, and exiting through the Hyakkaen Garden leads you to the Sagano Bamboo Forest. 🍁 Hojo-in Hojo-in is near Tenryu-ji Temple. Upon arriving at Hojo-in, I couldn't help but exclaim: It's so beautiful!!! The Muai Hikido, under the cover of various colors, and the beautiful maple emotions that change hues, all seem like they're in a painting. 🍁 Jojakko-ji Temple Passing through the Sagano Bamboo Forest and by a small and exquisite lake, you reach Jojakko-ji Temple. It's another super beautiful temple. 🍁 Hokong-in Compared to other gardens, Hokong-in is more delicate and unique. I love the Japanese-style garden doors and windows here, which frame the view like a painting, capturing the red leaves and the gentle sunset, creating a fresh and elegant picture. part2️⃣ City Area 🍁 Nanzen-ji Temple Eikando 🚗 Take the subway Tozai Line to Keage Station These two temples are very close to each other and can be visited together. They are both very famous spots for leaf viewing, especially the autumn leaves at Eikando are particularly beautiful. 🍁 Shinnyo-do 🚗 Navigate from Eikando to Shinnyo-do, about a 15-minute walk. Shinnyo-do's official name is Shinshogokuraku-ji, which means 'The True Ultimate Bliss Temple'. It's a relatively less-known spot for leaf viewing in Kyoto, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, highly recommended. 🍁 Kitano Tenmangu Shrine What attracted me to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine was the Uguisu-bashi Bridge. Over 300 maple trees in the garden turn the quietly flowing Kamiya River red, accompanied by the sound of water droplets like the sound of a koto, all anxiety and impatience can be relieved here.