The red leaves are not as short as the cherry blossoms. When visiting Kyoto during the autumn maple season, compared to the hurried sakura chasing itinerary, the maple viewing itinerary can definitely be a leisurely stroll among the major shrines in Kyoto, if you can choose the right one On the date, go to the famous maple viewing spot where the market is currently being held.If you look at the market where the red maple is blooming at the end of November in Kyoto, it is undoubtedly the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Antique Market and Kamigamo Shrine Handmade Market!
How to get to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?
In front of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, there is a "Kitano Tenmangu-mae" bus stop sign. Taking the Kyoto bus is the most convenient way to get to Kitano Tenmangu, including routes 10, 50, 51, 55, 101, 102, 203.In addition, Hirano Shrine is adjacent to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. You can also take the 202, 204, and 205 buses. You can pass through Hirano Shrine to the rear of Kitano Tenmangu by taking the summer bus at the "Kikasa School Front" station next to Hirano Shrine.
Wendy and Anya visited Kitano Tenmangu for the first time. They chose the opening day of the Kitano Tenmangu Antique Market on the 25th. Not only did they visit the lively market, but also enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Mitoi Maple Leaf Garden, plus a few towering golden ginkgo trees. Under the embellishment, even if it was only half a day in the morning, and there was a downpour in the afternoon, I was quite content to go home and arrange a shopping trip to the department store taking advantage of the heavy rain.
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▲ Take the Kyoto bus and get off at the "Kitano Tenmangu-mae" stop.
▲ During the autumn maple season in Kyoto, not only the red leaves are beautiful, but the ginkgo is also quite beautiful.
▲ Tenjin City started at XNUMX o'clock in the morning, and we took a bus from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine early in the morning.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kitano Tenmangu is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane in the Heian period. It is the first shrine in Japan to enshrine real people. Currently, there are more than 1 shrines dedicated to Sugawara Michijin in Japan. Kitano Tenmangu in Kyoto is the birthplace of these shrines. Owns the name of the head office.The true name of Sugawara-do is diverse and resounding. The most famous is the god of learning. Therefore, those who want to pass the exam and improve their skills should come to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to pay respects.
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▲ There are many stalls selling food and beverages on both sides of the road at the main entrance of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. It is also a good choice to come here for breakfast early in the morning!
▲When you come to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, of course you must pray for the blessing of the god of learning. A qualified wish is a must.
▲ According to legend, Sugawara Michi was born in the year of the ox on the ox, moon and ox day. There are many statues of oxen in Tenmangu Shrine. When thinking of Confucius in China, there is also a tradition of plucking ox hair as wisdom hair. The two are also quite coincidental!
▲ The bull statue was touched brightly!
▲ There are several towering ginkgo trees next to the parking lot, making the parking lot beautiful.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Antique Market.Tenjin Market
Tenjin City is held in Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on the 25th of each month. The shrine enshrines Sugawara Michizane. No. 25 is the birthday and death day of Sugawara Michizane's lunar calendar. The market can accommodate about 300 stalls around and in front of the shrine. On the way.Although Tenjin City is called Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, there are actually many stalls selling catering, plants, and hand-made goods. The goods are quite diverse, and most people can go shopping without getting bored.
▲ Although Tenjin Market is positioned as an antique market, there are actually many plants and hand-made products that are suitable for a wide range of customers.
▲ We came to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine early in the morning, by the way, we will solve breakfast here!
▲ During the fair, there is a shed next to the entrance of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where everyone can enjoy their meals.
▲ There are many home furnishings and tableware in the Tenjin Market. Those who like to buy home furnishings can hunt for treasures everywhere!
Conclusion
For tourists who do not focus on worshipping, the autumn maple season can be said to be the best time to visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The Mitoi Maple Leaf Garden next to the shrine can be said to be a quiet and beautiful maple viewing secret. With a towering ginkgo embellishment, if you can come here on November 11th during the red maple season, you can satisfy the four wishes of shrines, red leaves, ginkgo, and markets at one time. Of course, Wendy arranged this day!
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Kitano Tenmaigong Antique Market.Tenjin City.Tenjin さん
- Phone: 075-461-0005
- 開催時間：每月25日，06:00-16:00
- Market information: http://www.kottouichi.jp/tenjin-ichi.htm
- Official website: http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitanotenmangu
- Address: 〒602-8386 Magocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City
