Kyoto maple viewing guide: Hogan-in Temple

If you come to Kyoto to enjoy the maple leaves, the area around Arashiyama is a good choice. Hogan-in Temple, in particular, is one of the best places in the area for viewing maple leaves. What are you waiting for? Come here quickly and take a walk! 📍Detailed address: 〒616-8385 36, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🚗Transportation strategy: Take the JR Sanin Main Line from Kyoto Station to Saga Arashiyama Station, and walk for 20 minutes 🕙Opening hours: Weekdays 09:00-17:00, Night maple open 17:30-20:30 💰Ticket price: 1,000 yen 🌟Highlights: Hogan-in is one of the branch temples of Tenryuji Temple in Arashiyama. It is said that it was established in 1461 and its founder was the famous Hosokawa Yoriyuki. It is also one of the filming locations for many historical dramas. This place is only open to the public during the cherry blossom viewing season from March to June and the maple viewing season from October to December each year. There are more local tourists here than foreign tourists, and it is also a good place to experience Japanese culture. Every autumn, it attracts tens of thousands of tourists. Like other maple viewing spots, this place is open at night in addition to during the day. Friends who want to take photos of Ye Feng, please make arrangements quickly! 📌Tips for playing: ✅There is a large rock in Baoyanyuan that looks like a lion, so it is also called the Lion's Roar Courtyard. It is also the best place to enjoy maple leaves in the academy, and any photos you take will turn out great. ✅There is a teahouse in Hogan-in, where the Japanese confectionery and matcha are delicious, and a set costs about 1,200 yen. There are quite a lot of tourists during the maple leaf season, and if you go late you may not be able to check in. ✅Maple leaves go best with kimonos! It is recommended that girls who come here rent a kimono nearby. It is recommended to choose a light-colored kimono, such as white, which will look great in any photo. ✅For those who want to enjoy the maple leaves, it is recommended to check in when the museum opens, and try to go on a weekday. The yard is relatively small, and after 10 o'clock it is crowded, which greatly reduces the experience. ✅The night maple viewing is generally open from early November to early December. It is recommended to check the time in advance. The ticket price will be more expensive if you go at night, but it is still worth it.