Kyoto Hiking | Kansai Autumn Leaves Tokai Nature Trail

Escape the crowds and avoid 95% of tourists. Tokai Nature Trail Takao-Kiyotaki-Arashiyama section. You can start hiking after visiting the three temples in Takao. The trail is relatively easy, with some sections having gravel and small streams. It's best to go on a sunny day, and if it rains, wait a day before hiking. I chose to visit Jingo-ji Temple in the morning and then started hiking to Arashiyama. I only encountered a Japanese couple hiking in the opposite direction. The hike takes about 3-4 hours. In the Arashiyama section, you can visit Atago Nenbutsu-ji Temple and Jojakko-ji Temple along the way. There are no shops along the trail, so it's best to bring your own rice balls and drinks. The photos were taken in early December last year.