[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Hogon-in (Updated Apr)

\\Tourist Spots// The Arashiyama Rakan suddenly appears in the middle area between Bread, Espresso, Arashiyama Garden, and Arashiyama Park. I've been to Arashiyama many times, but I was surprised to see it for the first time. It seems that individuals and companies from all over Japan dedicated their thoughts to the stone Buddha statues at the request of the nearby Hogon-in Temple. It seems that it started after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Each one has a rich expression and is worth seeing. Facility name📍 Arashiyama Rakan Address📍 45-26, Maminobaba-cho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Opening hours📍 24 hours #Historic sites #Arashiyama sightseeing #Arashiyama #Domestic travel #Solo trip #Girls trip #Couple trip #Family trip #Going out by car #Drive #Arashiyama Rakan #Kyoto sightseeing #Going out with pets

Kyoto Arashiyama night maple leaf view one ~ Baoyan-in, Baoyan-in is not open to the public on weekdays, only in spring and autumn is open for tourists to visit, autumn evening to Baoyan-in to see the night maple, maple leaves appear grid fiery red, lights hit the maple leaves and garden landscaping camp do special levels. #JapanTravel #OverseasTravel #KyotoFeatures #MapleLeaf #Nightscape

Date of photo: 2022.11.26 Spot: Hogon-in Temple Shishiku Garden Address: 616-8385, Sagatenryuji Munobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture We visited Hogon-in Temple, which is lit up at night, for a special autumn viewing. During this time of year, the "Shishiku Garden," a stroll-style landscape garden with a borrowed view of Arashiyama that is usually not visible, is open to the public. In addition to purchasing tickets in advance from the web or travel agencies, you can also purchase tickets on the day of the visit. We were able to purchase a ticket after about a 20-minute walk. This year, we also participated in JR's "Hikari no Kyoto" tourism campaign, and we enjoyed the lighting up of bamboo lanterns everywhere. #Autumn leaves #Couple trip #Breathtaking view #Kyoto #Hogon-in Temple

I had tea at a cute cafe for lunch! It was a Korean-style cafe for young people, and they had trendy acai and cute cakes that you often see in Korea🍰 In the evening, I moved to Arashiyama and went for a snack🚶 Maybe I just made it in time, but the yuba cheese I've always wanted to try was absolutely delicious♪ I went to Hogon-in Temple, a 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station, to see the illuminated autumn leaves, and took some great photos! It was warm, so a thin outer layer was just right◎ There are so many more delicious things to eat in Kyoto, so I'd like to visit again😘

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.

#Sakura2024 There are many ancient temples and famous spots for viewing maple leaves in Arashiyama Sagano. This time, during the autumn leaf season at the end of November, we chose to visit the night maple leaves at Hogan-in Temple. Hogan-in Temple is the main temple of Tenryu-ji Temple and is famous for its Lion's Roar Garden with Arashiyama as its backdrop. There were quite a few people visiting Baoyanyuan Yefeng, and some people lined up early. The area will be cleared after the daytime visit, so you cannot visit the night maple trees with a daytime ticket. 📍Address: 36, Aobabacho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 🕒Opening hours: Daytime 09:00~17:00; Nighttime 17:30~20:30 🎫Tickets: 700 yen during the day; 1000 yen at night 🚌Public transportation: 9 minutes walk from Keifuku Railway to Arashiyama Station, 18 minutes walk from JR Sagano Line to Saga Arashiyama Station, 16 minutes walk from Hankyu Railway Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Station ----- 🌸2024 Japan Cherry Blossom Season🌸 🌸Japan Meteorological Corporation (March 7 forecast): Sapporo: Blooms on May 1st, fully bloomed on May 4th; Tokyo: Blooms on March 23, fully bloomed on March 30; Kyoto: Blooms on March 23, fully bloomed on March 30; Osaka: Blooms on March 25, fully bloomed on April 2; Fukuoka: Blooms on March 21, fully bloomed on March 30; 🌸WEATHERNEWS (March 6 forecast): Sapporo: Blooms on April 20, fully bloomed on April 24; Tokyo: Blooms on March 19, fully bloomed on March 27; Kyoto: Blooms on March 22, fully bloomed on March 30; Osaka: Blooms on March 23, fully bloomed on March 31; Fukuoka: Blooms on March 21, fully bloomed on March 29;

Unconsciously, I have traveled through the four seasons of Japan, the cherry blossoms of spring, the fireworks of summer, the maple of autumn, and the snow of winter, all of which are fascinating. If you ask me which season is the most beautiful in Japan, I can only say that they are all beautiful! Each has its irreplaceable features! The maple leaf season is coming! Let me introduce you to a few must-see maple viewing spots in Kyoto! 🍁 Main attractions: 【Houyan Court】 📍Detailed address: 36 Sagatenryuji Manganji-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🚗Travel strategy: Get off at JR Saga Arashiyama Station and walk for about ten minutes to reach Houyan Court is only open to the public in spring and autumn, and it is usually not open. This kind of back-to-back mountain and water courtyard is popular with tourists. Strolling along the stream illuminated by red leaves, enjoying the quiet time, there is also a matcha garden, where you can sit on the tatami and enjoy the scenery of the courtyard. 📌📌Practical tips: The tickets for Houyan Court and the matcha garden are bought at the entrance of Houyan Court. If you buy a ticket for the matcha garden, you will get a fruit and a bowl of matcha. You can sit on the tatami or wear slippers on the tatami. 【Arashiyama Small Train】 The best direction to take the small train is from Kameoka Station of the small train back to Arashiyama, so you don't have to go back. Here, please note that if you go to Kameoka Station of the small train, please be sure to take the JR line to Mabori Station! The key point is ⚠️JR Mabori Station, it takes about 5 minutes to walk from JR Mabori Station to Kameoka Station of the small train. It is best to choose the 5th carriage, because this carriage is an open carriage, which can better appreciate the scenery of Hozu Gorge. 📌Practical tips: 1⃣️From Kameoka Station to Arashiyama Station, you can see both sides of the carriage. The left side can see Hozu Gorge in the first section, and the right side can see the later section. However, it should be noted that it is warm, the wind is very strong, and it is relatively cold. 2⃣️The small train is closed every Wednesday. 【Sagano Bamboo Forest】 Get off at Arashiyama Station of the small train and walk to the bamboo forest. The best way to appreciate it is to walk, but you can also take a rickshaw. There is also a temple here, which is very popular, and it is said to be very effective 【Kitano Tenmangu Shrine】 📍Detailed address: Bakurocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City 🚗Travel strategy: Take the city bus to Kitano Tenmangu-mae Station This is usually a place to pray for smooth studies, but when it comes to autumn nights, it will become more beautiful, because the lights are turned on and shone on the red leaves, showing a well-arranged, forest-dyed feeling. The park is very large, from dusk to night, even if you walk around, you still have more than enough, and if you are tired, you can get a tea snack at the exit with your ticket and sit at the small table to drink tea. 📌Practical tips: 1⃣️The recommended tour time is two hours 2⃣️The business hours are 9-20 o'clock, but the lighting time is also very early, it is recommended to come here at four to five o'clock.

There are many ancient temples and famous spots for viewing maple leaves in Arashiyama Sagano. This time, during the autumn leaf season at the end of November, we chose to visit the night maple leaves at Hogan-in Temple. Hogan-in Temple is the main temple of Tenryu-ji Temple and is famous for its Lion's Roar Garden with Arashiyama as its backdrop. There were quite a few people visiting Baoyanyuan Yefeng, and some people lined up early. The area will be cleared after the daytime visit, so you cannot visit the night maple trees with a daytime ticket. 📍Address: 36, Aobabacho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 🕒Opening hours: Daytime 09:00~17:00; Nighttime 17:30~20:30 🎫Tickets: 700 yen during the day; 1000 yen at night 🚌Public transportation: 9 minutes walk from Keifuku Railway to Arashiyama Station, 18 minutes walk from JR Sagano Line to Saga Arashiyama Station, 16 minutes walk from Hankyu Railway Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Station #Japan must-visit check-in spots

I thought the red leaves of Nanzenji Temple were already grand, but it turns out that I underestimated this courtyard, which is n times smaller than Nanzenji Temple, with a degree of ten scenes in one step, various levels of plant distribution, landscape sketches, matcha-colored moss, warm-colored gradient layers of maple leaves, even the posture of the trees has its own graceful style, the leaves are relatively small, looking up is like layers of lace, embellishing small ponds and streams, the fallen leaves on the ground are as wonderful as a palette, sitting on a stone bench and dazing for half an hour is not enough.

Kyoto has many places to enjoy maple leaves at night. Rabbit mom went to the Houkanji Temple in Arashiyama and the famous Eikando Temple. To be honest, each has its own merits. Houkanji Temple is a small place with very few people, highly recommended for friends living in Arashiyama to enjoy slowly. Eikando Temple, on the other hand, is a favorite of the public. The night show starts at 17:30, and it takes 40 minutes to queue for tickets. The garden is also crowded with people. Personally, I think Eikando Temple is also very worth admiring during the day. It's hard to capture the beauty of the night maple in crowded places. In layman's terms, after a whole day of touring Kiyomizu-dera and Nanzen-ji, the camera is out of power, and it's impossible to take good pictures with a mobile phone, haha.

You can go to Tofukuji Temple first, and then go directly to Arashiyama after taking photos! It was just past nine when we arrived at Arashiyama Station, and many shops were not open yet. We strolled slowly along the way, feeling very leisurely. There were also many places to visit, such as Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji Temple, Hogonin Temple, Bamboo Grove, Jojakkoji Temple, and Hikari-tei (reservation required)! Tourists from Europe, America, Northeast Asia, and Southeast Asia come to Arashiyama. There are many people in the bamboo forest. I would like to share my favorite Hogan-in Temple today. The red leaves are so beautiful that I can’t stop taking pictures!

Kyoto Kyoto sightseeing Kyoto autumn foliage trip 2022 This year, I went on a trip to Kyoto for autumn foliage again To Hogon-in Temple, a famous spot for autumn foliage in Kyoto ✅ Hogon-in Temple ✅ 36, Munobaba-cho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City →About an 8-minute walk from Randen Arashiyama Station The highlight of the autumn foliage at Hogon-in Temple There is moss on the ground and rocks, and the contrast with the red and yellow leaves is wonderful It is one of the autumn foliage spots you should see! #Kyoto#Kyoto sightseeing#Autumn foliage#Hogon-in Temple #tripmemory2022

Baoyan Courtyard is one of the temples of Tianlong Temple in the Linjizong Dabenshan. Here you can admire the historic gardens and the seamlessly colored leaves. Maybe it is not the most famous, but it must be the most amazing! This colorful season, just like the painter knocked over the palette, what color is the autumn in Kyoto? Don't tell me that only red, golden, orange, orange, brilliant red, deep red, poetic, is the autumn color of Kyoto! All kinds of colors are hidden in the light, and the beautiful maples with different colors change, all of which are like paintings. open time 9

Baoyan Courtyard is one of the temples of Tianlong Temple in the Linjizong Dabenshan. In the back-to-back landscape garden of the courtyard, there is a large rock that looks like a lion and is named Lion Rock. [Lion ] Invisible is the meaning of [Buddha is teaching the Fa]. This courtyard is open to the public every spring and autumn. This precious season is specially designed to allow travelers to appreciate the historical atmosphere. There are mountains and springs flowing through the garden. The water system is called the "bitter sea". The practitioners first entered the bitter sea and won the mountain. The creek in the garden is known as the Yellow River. There is also a "longmen" at the end of the water and the meaning of "squid leaping dragon gate". I know it in summer, see it in autumn, and its red leaves and moss are beautiful. Walking along the trail full of maples, you can see the mountains in the clouds. Borrowing, this freehand technique, which is often used in Chinese courtyards, is used in this Japanese courtyard. Here you can also see the rare fence in Japan! A few orange-yellow maple leaf branches came out from the fence and were very cute in the light and shadow. Although the courtyard is small, it is patchy, high and low, in line with people's expectations of all the beauty of the courtyard. I heard that the night maple here is also very beautiful, but I have to stay in Lushan for one night to have such an opportunity.