When I went to Kyoto, Japan, I only took this route! It’s so beautiful!

Want to experience the ancient beauty of Kyoto? Early morning is undoubtedly the most suitable time period! Avoid the daytime crowds and take advantage of the soft morning light to stroll through the streets and temples of Kyoto and experience the undisturbed tranquility and solemnity. 🌅 Itinerary Overview ⏰ Departure time: 5:30 am 🚶♀️ Route: Hokanji Temple → Ninenzaka → Sannenzaka → Kiyomizu Temple Starting from Hokanji Temple in Kyoto, walk along the quaint streets to Kiyomizu Temple, every step is full of surprises. 📍1. Hokanji Temple / Yasaka Pagoda ⏰Suitable time: 5:30 AM - 6:00 AM ✨Highlights: The five-story pagoda of Hokan-ji Temple is one of the symbols of Kyoto. The five-story pagoda in the early morning looks particularly solemn in the morning light. There are almost no tourists around, which is very suitable for capturing lonely and solemn pictures. 📷Photography tips: o Choose a frontal perspective to shoot the five-story pagoda, using the symmetrical streets and traditional buildings to create a sense of depth in the picture. o Capture the morning light and use soft light and shadow to make the picture more layered. 📍2. Ninenzaka ⏰Suitable time: 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM ✨Highlights: The quaint cobblestone road is matched with traditional wooden buildings on both sides. Ninenzaka is deserted in the early morning, making it a great place for photography and strolling. 📷Photography tips: o Use a wide-angle lens and stand in the middle of the cobblestone road to capture the texture of the road and the quaint atmosphere of the buildings. o If you encounter the rising sun, you can shoot against the light to add a touch of warm tones to the picture. 📍3. Sannenzaka ⏰Suitable time: 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM ✨Highlights: The stone steps are the essence of Sannenzaka. Sannenzaka is very quiet in the early morning, which is very suitable for taking layered pictures. 📷Photography tips: o Shoot upward from a low angle to show the depth of the stone steps and the ancient beauty of the buildings on both sides. o You can try dynamic snapshots, such as walking on stone steps, to add a sense of life and story to the picture. 📍4. Kiyomizu-dera Temple ⏰Suitable time: 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM ✨Highlights: Kiyomizu-dera Temple is empty and quiet in the early morning. Standing on the Kiyomizu stage, you can overlook the morning view of the entire Kyoto. The hills and buildings in the distance are particularly charming under the sunlight. 📷Photography tips: o Use the wooden railings of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple stage as the foreground to capture the city and natural landscape in the distance with clear layers. o Choose a wide angle of view to capture the stunning scenery of the hills bathed in morning light. #京都旅游 #京都古韵 #晨京都 #Hokanji Temple #Ninenzaka #Sannenzaka #Kiyomizudera Temple #Kyoto Attractions