The first time I went to Japan for maple viewing, I used the group mode. I took the classic Osaka Shinsaibashi shopping and Universal Studios, plus the classic itinerary of Kinkakuji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. Although I could easily follow the leader and ride the bus at that time Going on all fours, but limited by group actions, it’s always difficult to walk around and take pictures at will. This requires free travel to achieve your wishes, so the 2013 Keihan Maple Viewing Free Tour is available.
Overview of Keihan Maple Viewing Itinerary
When I first went to Kyoto to enjoy the autumn leaves on my own, I not only arranged more classic itineraries in the Kyoto area, but also interspersed with Osaka Metropolitan Park-style red leaf attractions. The daily visits to the attractions are quite dense, but they are practical and labor-saving ways to walk through. If you don't want to go to the autumn leaves spots every day, you can freely take out a few days of itinerary for reference, and then intersperse with other itineraries, it is very easy to arrange your own maple viewing itinerary, and provide you with a reference for planning the Keihan maple viewing itinerary!
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▲ Enter Kansai by Jetstar Airways this time.
Day XNUMX: Night tour of Tsutenkaku in Kansai
When planning the maple viewing free tour in Kyoto, I specially planned to stay in Osaka. I wanted to see the landscape of the red leaf park which is different from the temples in Kyoto. I entered Kansai in the evening on the first day. I first focused on handling the transportation tickets for the entire itinerary. There is not much time left to run the attractions, so I just headed to Tsutenkaku to reminisce about the long-awaited Japanese-style izakaya. In fact, it is a good arrangement to go to Umeda to see the night view of the sky and the taste of the izakaya.
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traffic instructions
After entering the Kansai Airport, you can take the Nankai Electric Railway and JR West Railway to enter the downtown area of Osaka. The hotel is at Shin-Osaka Station on the first night, and you can choose to take the JR West Haruka train. HARUKA stays at Tennoji, Shin-Osaka, and Kyoto three stations. For the hotel on the first and last nights, it is recommended to choose between these three stations. The itinerary will be relatively easy.
- ICOCA ＆ HARUKA official website description (Chinese):http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/tc/ticket/icoca-haruka/
Detailed itinerary
Klook.Itinerary reservation:Japan 4G Internet SIM card (mail to home)|Kansai ICOCA card
- Arriving in Kansai: Jetstar Airways (Taoyuan International, 12:45PM ► Kansai Airport, 16:10PM) → KAA Travel Desk counter (purchase Kansai Free Pass three-day coupon, 5,200 yen/piece) → JR Green Window (purchase ICOCA HARUKA package ticket) )
- Downtown Osaka: Kansai Airport Station→ JR Haruka (Kansai Airport ► Shin-Osaka Station, 1,300 yen/one way) → Shin-Osaka Station → レム Shin-Osaka → Rem Shin-Osaka Hotel (price checking)
- Visit the Shinsekai: Osaka Municipal Midosuji Line (Shin-Osaka Station ► Zoo Front Station) → Tsutenkaku → Shinsekai → やまと屋 1st store (Dinner) → Midosuji Line (Zoo Mae Station ► Shin-Osaka Station) → Rest
▲ From Kansai Airport to Osaka, there are two railway options: Nankai Electric Railway and JR West Japan Railway.
▲ The stay at Rem Shin-Osaka Hotel is actually a hotel co-built with Osaka Station. It is also very convenient to transfer to Kyoto Station.
▲ Osaka Tsutenkaku was also a towering landmark building in the past, but now it seems to be more antique.
▲ Come to やまと屋 late at night, dinner and supper will start to solve, and some beer will be great!
Day XNUMX: Tour of Osaka's Red Leaf Theme Park
There are many parks dotted in the downtown area of Osaka. During the cherry blossom viewing season, you can buy a one-day subway ticket to save money and easily enjoy the beautiful scenery of the red leaves. Even if we don’t want to walk around the park all day, we can also intersperse it. For shopping and theme pavilion itineraries, it is highly recommended to start or end the itinerary with Kyoto as the main itinerary, interspersed with one or two days of Osaka itinerary.
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traffic instructions
Visiting well-known parks in the downtown area of Osaka and purchasing a one-day ticket for the Osaka Bus and Subway, you can enjoy most of the attractions in the city. However, if you plan to go to Expo'XNUMX Commemorative Park, you have to take the Kita-Osaka Express and Monorail, which cannot be used for one-day subway rides The car passes, so choose to use the Kansai Freepass, in fact, it is only convenient, not necessarily cheaper, you can also buy the subway one-day pass with ICOCA card to use.
Related Reading ▶️Choose one of the Osaka Amazing Pass and the one-day bus and subway ticket, so you can easily get a one-day trip on the Osaka Metro!
- Osaka City Subway Instructions (Chinese):http://www.kotsu.city.osaka.lg.jp/foreign/chinese-trad/
- Kansai Amazing Pass Guide (Chinese):http://www.surutto.com/tickets/kansai_thru_hantaiji.html
- Osaka Monorail Official Website (Chinese):http://www.osaka-monorail.co.jp/cht/
Detailed itinerary
Klook.Itinerary reservation:Osaka One-Day/Two-Day Pass|Osaka Kaiyukan e-ticket
- Osaka Castle: Get up → McDonald's (breakfast) → Kansai Freepass → Midosuji Line (Shin-Osaka Station ► Shinsaibashi Station) → Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line (Shinsaibashi Station ► Morinomiya Station) → Osakajokoen
- Flower Expo Park: Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line (Morinomiya Station ► Tsurumi Ryokuchi Station) → Flower Expo Memorial Park
- Ginkgo Avenue: Flower Expo Memorial Park → Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line (Tsurumi Ryokuchi Station ► Shinsaibashi Station) → そばよし Shinsaibashi Store (lunch) → Midosuji Ginkgo Avenue → Honmachi Station
- Expo Park: Midosuji Line (Honmachi Station ► Esaka Station) → Kita-Osaka Express (Esaka Station ► Senri Central Station) → Osaka モノレールで (Senri Central Station ► Expo Commemoration Park Station) → Expo 'XNUMX Commemorative Park → Hongye Creek → Osaka モノレールで (Expo'XNUMX Commemorative Park Station ► Senri Central Station) → Senri Central Underground Street
- By Ferris Wheel: Kita-Osaka Express (Senri Chuo Station ► Esaka Station) → Osaka Municipal Midosuji Line (Esaka Station ► Hommachi Station) → Osaka Municipal Chuo Line (Honmachi Station ► Osaka Port Station) → Walk → Tempozan Ferris Wheel + Aquarium →Osaka Municipal Chuo Line (Osaka Port Station ► Honmachi Station) → Osaka Municipal Midosuji Line (Honmachi Station ► Shin-Osaka Station) → Shin-Osaka Station → Rest
▲ The first stop of the Keihan Maple Appreciation Tour came to Osaka Castle Park. The first thing I saw was not the red red leaves, but the golden ginkgo, reminding that autumn is also the season to appreciate ginkgo!
▲ After taking the Osaka subway, I soon came to the Flower Expo Memorial Park. The impression of the autumn leaves is not too deep, but a leisurely daily life.
▲ Take the subway back to the Shinsaibashi business district and hurry up and get a bowl of hot soba noodles.
▲ Midosuji Avenue, which runs parallel to Shinsaibashi, is also a good place to appreciate ginkgo. It is very convenient to come here after dinner.
▲ Transfer to the Osaka Monorail from the subway, and you can come to Expo'XNUMX Commemorative Park, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of colorful flowers and red leaves at the same time.
▲ When you come to the Expo'XNUMX Commemorative Park in autumn, remember to take the park vehicle to Hongye Creek to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the red leaves.
▲ On the return trip, take the monorail and get off, and eat in the underground street of Senri Central Station.
▲ Continue to transfer to the subway at night, and soon come to the Tempozan Ferris wheel in the Osaka Port area to enjoy the beautiful night view of Osaka.
Day XNUMX: Bus tour to the famous spot of autumn leaves in Higashiyama
At the restaurant next to the Kujo Station in Kyoto, I can’t wait to start the itinerary to explore the autumn leaves. I took the lead to the nearest and convenient maple viewing spot Tofukuji Temple. I saw the bustling scene of the vegetable market early in the morning. It was Sunday. Japanese tourists actually accounted for the majority. Although there were many people, I happened to encounter a pottery fair held nearby, but it was an unexpected gain.
After finishing the itinerary focusing on Tofukuji Temple, continue to take the bus to Nanzenji Temple next to the Kejo Railway. It is also crowded, but you can also arrange to enjoy the red leaves under the lights at night.When planning a maple viewing itinerary meets Sunday, when Japanese locals and tourists are out of the cage, Kyoto is full of people. Since the crowds are unavoidable, you must first arrange some classics and go to the red leaves attractions to squeeze enough. Wen That's what Di planned, haha!
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traffic instructions
During the cherry blossom viewing season in Kyoto, the hotel is always not easy to book. You can choose to stay near each subway station and match the Kyoto sightseeing ticket for buses and subways. The price is slightly higher, but considering the accommodation fee that can be saved, this This approach is absolutely cost-effective.If you can book a room early or if you have a lot of money for accommodation, it is best to live near Kyoto Station. Buying a bus one-day ticket is enough!
- Two-day Kyoto Sightseeing Ticket Description (Japanese):http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/page/0000028378.html
Detailed itinerary
- Arriving in Kyoto: JR (Shin-Osaka Station ► Kyoto Station, ￥540/person, 24 minutes) → Kyoto Kanguang Two-Day Pass (￥2,000/person) → Subway (Kyoto Station ► Kujo Station) → Sakura Terrace (Check price)
- Tour Tofukuji Temple: Kyoto City Bus 202‧207‧208 (Oishi Bridge ► Tofukuji Station) → Big Ben Shandong Fu Temple → The main tomb of His Royal Highness Yuelun Jianmi Gong → Bishamontang Shrinji Temple → Yaoyuan Great Pottery City (為元もみじまつり) → Quanyong Temple (passing by)
- Visit Nanzen Temple: City Bus 202‧207 (Senyongji Road Station ► Higashiyama Sanjo Station) → Subway (Higashiyama Station ► Kegami Station) → Kejo Railway (passing by) → Suirokaku→ Nanchanyuan (￥300/person) → Nanzenji Tianshou Temple (Yefeng, ￥400/person)
- Tour Kyoto Station: Subway (Keage Station ► Kyoto Station) → Ramen Koji (dinner) → SkyWalk (Kyoto Station 11th Floor) → Subway (Kyoto Station ► Kujo Station) → Rest
▲ At the hotel next to the Kujo Station at the first sunset in Kyoto, people with enough feet can walk to Kyoto Station or transfer via subway.
▲ Tofuku-ji Temple is a must-see for maple viewing. Holidays are really crowded. It's good not to be obsessed with taking beautiful photos, and to be in the mood to join in the fun.
▲ Bishamontang Shrinji Temple, adjacent to Tofuku Temple, the red leaves landscape is not spectacular, it is small and exquisite.
▲ A chance encounter at the Yaoyuan Pottery Market held by the local community on Sunday was an unexpected gain.
▲The waterway pavilion next to the Nanchanyuan, the special European style arch bridge-shaped building, is more unique under the red leaves, and it is recommended to visit the scenic spots.
▲ The beautiful scenery of red leaves in Nanzenyuan is an exquisite Japanese-style garden.
▲ The night maple at Tenshouan of Nanzenji Temple, and Kyoto during the red leaves season, there are night lighting events everywhere.
▲ The Ramen Street on the 11th floor of Kyoto Station has many choices and is suitable for warming your stomach at night.
▲ The red leaves season starts in November every year, followed by Christmas, and you will see beautifully decorated Christmas trees at Kyoto Station.
Day XNUMX: Maple viewing and walking market in the city center
After the passion of Tofukuji Temple and Nanzenji Temple on Sunday, I continued to arrange a walking tour in Kyoto city. At this time, I came to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, which is hosting an antique market, and encountered a completely different crowd scene, which is for the red leaves and the market. The excitement is staggered.The most important harvest is the Mitoju Maple Leaf Garden in the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. It is a secret place of red leaves in the noisy environment. The crowds have not been counted, but you can always feel the tranquility. I highly recommend it!
After experiencing the excitement of the antique market and the tranquility of the Maple Leaf Garden, although it started to rain in the afternoon, I felt that the whole day’s trip was quite satisfying, so I went back to Kyoto Station and strolled around our favorite Yudohashi and Xiaoxiao Izakaya. , These two places can be said to be the must-stop places for Wendy and Anya to come to Kyoto!
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traffic instructions
If you live in a hotel near a subway station, it is recommended to purchase a Kyoto sightseeing ticket, and make good use of the combination of subway and bus transportation to make the itinerary smoother.And if you live near Kyoto Station, you can quickly purchase a one-day Kyoto bus ticket at the vending machine at the bus waiting station. Most scenic spots in Kyoto city can be reached by bus, which is quite convenient.
- Kyoto Bus One Day Pass (Japanese):http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/page/0000028337.html
Detailed itinerary
- Visit Tenmangu: Get up → Subway (Kyoto Station ► Imadegawa Station K06) → Kyoto City Bus 203 System (Karasuma Imadegawa Station ► Kitano Tenmangu-mae Station) → Kitano Tenmangu → Mitoi Maple Leaf Garden → Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Tenjin City (25:06-00:16 on the 00th of each month) → Hirano Shrine (pass by)
- Yodobashi: Kyoto City Bus 205 System (In front of Oikasa School ► Kyoto Station) → とんかつKＹK pork cutlet rice (lunch) → Friends of Baxi(Yodobashi) → Subway (Kyoto Station ► Kujo Station) → Hotel Rest → Subway (Kujo Station ► Kyoto Station) → Smile at Kyoto Station (Dinner) → Subway (Kyoto Station ► Kujo Station) → Rest
▲ Mitoi Maple Leaf Garden, it is hard to imagine such a paradise in the center of Kyoto!
▲ The antique market in Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The itinerary meets November 11. It is recommended to come to enjoy the autumn leaves and see the ginkgo and visit the market.
▲ The KYK Pork Chop Rice at the Underground Food Street of Kyoto Station is thick enough and absolutely satisfying.
▲ Come to Youdubaxi to buy tax-refundable electronic products. Global maintenance and built-in multi-language Apple products are definitely the most secure shopping target.
▲ Xiaoxiao Izakaya, every time we come back to Kansai, we must eat restaurants that have become a habit.
Day XNUMX: Kansai Tour Card visits Guangming Temple
After two consecutive days of maple viewing in the downtown area of Kyoto, I will visit the famous red leaves in the surrounding area through private railways, and then take the Hankyu Railway and transfer to the bus to Gwangmyeong Temple. When it is not a holiday and away from the city, it is famous because of advertising The Guangming Temple is still crowded today, but the beauty of the Hongye Trail, even if it is crowded, is still beautiful, and it still has to be listed as a must-visit scenic spot for Hongye.
After returning from Guangming Temple, I stopped by Nagaoka Tenmangu for a stroll and dine. When I was ready to continue to Zhanfeng Temple, I found that it was too late and no bus could reach it. Then I took the road back to the hotel to rest for a while, and I continued to find some nights at night. The famous spot for viewing autumn leaves with lights is the night maple spot at Nanzenji Eikando that was not completed two days ago.
traffic instructions
The Kansai Excursion Pass can be used to take the subway, private railways and buses in the Kansai area, except for the JR West Japan Route, to the Komyo Temple in Nagaokakyo City. This Kansai Excursion Pass is enough.If you want to travel by JR West Japan, you can purchase a one-day ticket for Hankyu Bus. The Hankyu Bus route has stations connecting Hankyu Electric Railway and JR West Japan. You can choose either JR or Hankyu.
- Hankyu Train Boarding Guide (Chinese):http://www.hankyu.co.jp/global/zh-tw/traffic/index.html
- Hankyu Bus Route Map (Japanese):https://www.hankyubus.co.jp/rosen/route/2135_ooyama.html
Detailed itinerary
- Visit Guangming Temple: Get up → Kansai Freepass → Subway (Kujo Station ► Shijo Station) → Hankyu Kyoto Line (Karasuma Station → Nagaoka Tenjin Station) → McDonald's (Breakfast) → Hankyu Bus 20, 22 System (Hankyu Nagaoka Tenjin ► Asahiyama Tenjin) ) → Hankyu Bus 20, 22 system (Asahi Takaoka ホーム front) → Somotoyama Guangming Temple (09:00-16:00，￥500/人)
- Visit Tenmangu Shrine: Hankyu Bus 20, 22 (Asahi 偌丘ホーム前→Kaida) → Nagaoka Tenmiya Palace → Sharlon Anniversary Counter (Lunch) → Hankyu Bus 80, 81 (Nagaoka Tenmiyamae ► Hankyu Nagaoka Tenjin) → Hankyu Kyoto Line (Nagaoka Tenjin Station ► Hankyu Higashimuichi ► Karasuma Station) → Subway (Shijo Station ► Kujo Station) → Hotel closed
- Visit Eikando: Hotel → Subway (Kujo Station ► Shijo Station) → Kyoto City Bus 5 System (Kyoto Station Front ► Nanzenji‧ Eikando) → Eikando Zenrinji (Night Maple) → Kyoto City Bus 5 System (Nanzenji・Eikando ► Shijo Kawaramachi) → Honka Yakiniku チファジャ (Dinner) → Taxi → Rest
▲ The red leaf trail of Guangming Temple in Zongbenshan, under the blessing of SONY advertising, can be said to be famous, and the actual scene is really well-deserved.
▲ The red leaves of Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine can be visited when returning from Guangming Temple.
▲ Sharlon Anniversary Counter, a restaurant in Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine.
▲ The night lights at Nanzenji's Eikando Hall are very crowded on the night of the working day!
▲ Honge Yakiniku チファジャ is recommended during the cherry blossom season. The beautiful scenery outside the window is no longer in the autumn maple season, so concentrate on eating barbecue!Haha.
Day XNUMX: Visit famous maple viewing spots along Ruidian
After taking the Hankyu Private Railway to visit the Komuseum Temple on the outskirts of the west of Kyoto, the next day, I switched to the Eizan Private Railway to visit the famous autumn leaves along the line. The must-visit spot is the Kurama Kifune area. However, after walking through the Kurama Mountain Scenic Spot, I found that the Kurama Kifune route is really necessary Physical stroke!
Give up the idea of going to Kibune directly. Anyway, there are many red leaf spots along the Eizan Line. Instead, I will take a continuous visit to the three temples of Shisentang, Enko Temple, and Manshuin Temple. These three places are still concentrated, and the distance between them is not too far, but To get to Manshu Monastery, you have to walk up a ramp. If you have walked all day, you have to be a bit mentally prepared.
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traffic instructions
There are many red leaf attractions along the Eizan Tram. You can take a one-day ride on the Eizan Tram, but in fact, the walking distance is quite long. Don’t trust the propaganda of Eizan’s official website unless you have strong feet.During our visit to the famous red leaves along the Ruidian Line, we used the Kansai Excursion Card, which was not about saving money, but about the convenience of transferring to various modes of transportation.
The Eizan tram route is quite isolated. You have to take the subway to the Keihan tram from the hotel to connect to the Eiden Line. When you return from Kuramaji, you can continue to take the Eizan to visit the famous autumn leaves of Shisendo, Enkoji, and Manshuin temples. Choosing to transfer to the bus after leaving the station at Homichi Pond will save a bit of walking. What's more, the bus takes Shirakawa-dori, and there are beautiful ginkgo trees along the way to enjoy!
- List of Eizan Tram Pass Tickets (Japanese):https://eizandensha.co.jp/guide/ticket/good-value-eiden/
- The most prestigious bus route No. 5 for cherry blossoms and autumn leaves:http://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/busdia/keitou/kto/005.htm
Detailed itinerary
- Visit Kurama Temple: Get up → Kansai Freepass → Subway (Kujo Station ► Karasuma Oike Station ► Nijo Castle Front Station) → Zixiaolu Guesthouse (Check price) → Subway (Nijo Castle Station ► Sanjo Keihan Station) → Keihan Main Line (Sanjo Station ► Demachi Yanagi Station) → Breakfast → Eizan Tram (Demachi Yanagi Station ► Kurama Station) → Kurama Mountain Cable Railway (Shanmon Station ► Dobao Tower Station, ¥100/ One way) → Kurama Temple (Love Mountain Fee ￥300/person)
- Sakyo Sanji Temple: Kurama Mountain Cable Railway (Tabao Pagoda Station ► Yamamon Station) → Eizan Tram (Kurama Station ► Ho Chi Pond) → Kyoto City Bus 5 System (Ho Chi Pond ► Ichijoji Shimosatsucho) → Nasaki Ichijoji Store (lunch) → Ichijoji Matsuri → Shisendo (￥500/person) → Enguang Temple (￥500/person) → Manshu Monastery (￥600/person)
- Dinner on the return trip: Kyoto City Bus 5 system (Ichijoji Kiyomizu Town ► Sanjo Keihanmae) → Subway (Sanjo Keihan Station ► Nijo Castlemae Station) → Koya Seven Fukushin Horikawa Oike Store (dinner) → Rest
▲ Changed the hotel and came to the Anakoji Mansion near Nijo Castle,
▲ The "Welcome" Tengu outside Kurama Station, you know you are in Kurama when you see it!
▲ Shisendo has a beautiful garden, but it is not easy to take pictures when people are walking around the garden.
▲ The dry landscape in front of Yuanguang Temple is quite distinctive.
▲ At the gate of Manshu Monastery, there are also night lighting activities.
▲ The Seven Deities of Good Fortune in Ngoya opposite Nijo Castle are so delicious that they come here for two consecutive nights to settle dinner.
Day XNUMX: Collection of famous maple viewing spots in the northern border of Arashiyama
Whether it is with a group or free travel, I believe that everyone who comes to Kyoto will always list Arashiyama as a must-have area for the red leaf itinerary. If the group has taken the Arashiyama train, walked through the bamboo forest, the main street and the Tenryu Temple, or If you have also taken the Arashiyama cruise, the maple viewing is most suitable to arrange to go to the scenic spots north of the small train and railway line. The red leaves of the entire area are clustered, and the whole day trip is absolutely satisfying.
traffic instructions
There are many transportation routes from Kyoto to Arashiyama. If you live in the vicinity of Kyoto Station, it is more convenient to take JR West Japan or the bus route. If you live near a railway station, you can choose to take the Kyoto Metro and use the Arashiyama or Hankyu trains. With the Kansai Amazing Pass, you can also take the bus route in the Arashiyama area, which will save effort.
I was staying at a hotel near Nijo Castle this time. When I planned to go to Arashiyama, I planned to use the Kyoto sightseeing ticket and use the subway to match the bus route. However, when the Taiqin Tenjingawa Station was about to transfer to the bus, I found that there were too few buses, so I didn’t want to be stupid. I stupidly waited for the bus, so I transferred to the Arashiyama tram, but the Kyoto sightseeing ticket is not applicable, but when the travel encounters variables, convenience is more important!
- Lanshan Tram official website (Chinese):http://randen.keifuku.co.jp/tw/
Detailed itinerary
Klook.Itinerary reservation:Kyoto Arashiyama Half Day Tour|Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw|Horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour
- Visiting Daikaku Temple: Get up → Kyoto Kanguang two-day bus ticket → Subway (Nijo Castle Station ► Taiqin Tenjingawa Station) → Arashiden (Landen Tenjingawa Station ► Weizi ノ辻 Station ► Arashiyama Station, ¥210/one way) → Breakfast → Kyoto City Bus 28 System (in front of Arashiyama Tenryuji Temple ► Daikaku Temple) → Dajue Temple
- Yubaogein: Kyoto City Bus 28 and 91 System (Daakaku Temple ► In front of Saga Hall) → Saga Tofu Morika (Dim sum) → Qingliang Temple → Baokangin → お食事部あだし野 (lunch) → Gionji Temple
- Changjiguang Temple: On foot → Nizunin (passing by) → Jojakkoji Temple → Nonomiya Shrine (pass by) → よーじやカフェ Sagano Arashiyama Store → Tenryuji Temple (pass by) → Randen Lanshan Station → Randen (Arashiyama Station ► Weizi ノ辻駅 ► Randen Tenjingawa Station, 210 yen/one way) → Subway (Taiqin Tenjingawa Station ► Nijo Castle Mae Station) → Shinsenen Garden (Night Maple) → Yuya Seven Fukujin Horikawa Oike Store ( Dinner) → overnight
▲ Within the Dajue Temple of Lanshan, a wedding happened to be held. From a distant point of view, accompanied by red leaves, it is quite artistic.
▲ Osawa Pond next to Daikaku-ji Temple, with red leaves and lake scenery, is another scenery.
▲ Saga Tofu Senka, a famous store for locals, we also join in the fun to try fresh.
▲ A scene at the corner of Qingliang Temple.
▲ The small treasure basket courtyard, the trails in the courtyard are full of red leaves obscuring the sky, which is very suitable for shooting at an elevation angle.
▲ お食事处あだし野.
▲ Gioji Temple with bamboo forest and red leaves.
▲ In the north of the Arashiyama Railway Line, there are many famous spots for viewing autumn leaves and free travellers, you must come here to check it out.
▲ Jojiko-ji Temple, the famous place for autumn leaves, you can also climb up to overlook the landscape of Arashiyama.
▲ Lighting at night is not a patent of Kyoto temples, and the night at Randen Arashiyama Station is also very interesting.
▲ The unpredictable Shenquan Garden next to Nijo Castle, if you live nearby, you can come here for a walk at night.
Day XNUMX: Supplementing the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Sakyo District
At the end of the Kyoto Maple Appreciation itinerary, after walking through the many famous places of autumn leaves, special activities are always interspersed. This time, the tour guide activities of the Kyoto Imperial Palace are arranged, which is to add a sense of culture to the itinerary, even if it is actually lacking in intellectuality. It is also quite worth seeing. Come here to see the daily life of Kyoto people.
After finishing the intellectually guided tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in the morning, in the afternoon, I will continue to sprint the famous autumn leaves!Take the Kyoto city bus from Nijo Castle to continue to visit the famous autumn leaves spots in the Higashiyama area. In the afternoon, the autumn leaves spots are mainly the Golden Ring Kwangji Temple. In the evening, you will come to the area headed by Kodaiji Temple. They are all densely packed and well-known autumn leaves spots!
traffic instructions
Travelers who live in Kyoto Station or the surrounding hotels in Shijo Kawaramachi, it is recommended that you download the Kyoto City Bus Route Map, lock several important bus routes, buy a Kyoto Bus One-day Pass, you can easily get a one-day itinerary.We stayed in a hotel near the Nijo Castle subway station for the flexibility of the itinerary and the convenience of transfers. We purchased a common ticket for buses and subways. If necessary, the two should be combined with the transfer, so that convenience is the consideration.
- Download the route map of Kyoto City Bus:http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/page/0000019770.html
Detailed itinerary
- Kyoto Imperial Palace: Accommodation (Osakoji Bettei) → Kyoto Holiday Pass for Two Days → Subway (Nijo Castle Station ► Karasuma Oike Station ► Kujo Station) → Hotel (Sakura Terrace) → Subway (Kujo Station ► Imadegawa Station) → Kyoto Imperial Palace (Bring passport) → Matsuya (lunch)
- Interview with Zhenrutang: Kyoto City Bus 102, 203 system (Karasuma Imadegawa ► In front of Shinrutang) → Shinsho-do → Rong Sheyuan → Konkai Komyoji Temple → Kyoto Okazaki Post Office → Kyoto City Bus 93, 203, 204 System (Okazaki Road ► in front of Kumano Shrine) → カレーハウススパイシー (dinner) → Kumano Shrine (passing by)
- Visit Kodaiji Temple: Kyoto City Bus 202 System (in front of Kumano Shrine ► Higashiyama Yasui) → ねねの小道(石塀小路) → ねねの道(Ningning Road) → Common 拝観馳観→ Kodaiji → Yuantokuin → Palm Art Museum → Kyoto City Bus 202, 207 (Higashiyama Yasui ► Oishi Bridge) → 7-Eleven → Rest
▲ The Kyoto Imperial Palace provides free guided tour and commentary services.
▲ The cheap Matsuya can be seen everywhere, it can be said to be the favorite of travelers!
▲ The red leaves in Zhenrutang are quite lush.
▲ The Buddha statues in Rongsheyuan and the red leaf landscape win with artistic conception.
▲ Jinjie Guangming Temple.
▲ The Ginkgo Avenue, which can be seen everywhere in the downtown area of Kyoto, is actually not inferior to the red leaves.
▲ The night lighting of Caotai Temple, especially the dynamic lighting show, is different from the general static lighting.
▲ This scene is the final stop of this Hongye trip!
Day XNUMX: Departure from Kansai after the last shopping
On the last day of the nine-day red leaves itinerary, the red leaves and ginkgo that should be seen are really satisfying, so I will slowly visit Youdu Baxi again to see what else can be purchased, and take a leisurely lunch by the way. There were several times when JR HARUKA stopped driving, so I planned to go to Kyoto Station early to see the situation. If there is time, there are drugstores in Kyoto Station where you can continue shopping!
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traffic instructions
It is quite convenient to take JR HARUKA from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport. However, during the cherry blossom viewing season, it is the season when the weather changes quite a lot. The chance of JR HARUKA suspension is really high, so it is recommended to understand the general For the transfer and inquiry methods of the JR route, if the weather is bad on the last day, it is best to go to Kyoto Station early to avoid being caught off guard!
- JR West Japan route map and timetable:https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/tc/timetable/
Detailed itinerary
Klook.Itinerary reservation:Kansai Airport Transfer to and from Kyoto City|Kansai Airport Bus to Osaka or Kyoto
- Kansai Airport: Get up → Subway (Kujo Station ► Kyoto Station) → Yodobashi → Nihonbashi Kosori Kyoto Dobashi shop (Lunch) → Kyoto Station → JR HARUKA → Departure from Kansai Airport
▲ Nihonbashi Kosori Kyoto Dashi shop, enjoy rich fried foods that are cooked on-site.
▲ This time I entered Kansai Airport smoothly, but remember that there is a high chance that JR HARUKA will stop driving!
▲ End of the maple viewing trip, ready to take the flight home!
Conclusion
This time we will introduce the 9 days and 8 nights of Keihan Maple Viewing Tour, visiting many classic scenic spots of autumn leaves. The planning of the itinerary is based on the road trip. The Keihan transportation routes are diversified and smooth. It is recommended to use a variety of transportation means to save effort and smoother. , For your reference.
For more detailed itinerary planning and introduction, you can refer to the extended reading article. Other classic attractions itineraries need to be supplemented and will be broken down next time!
Related Reading ▶️
- "Osaka Autumn Leaf Park One-day Tour" Itinerary of a nature theme park where red leaves and ginkgo dance together
- "Kyoto Maple Appreciation Itinerary Part One" Enjoy the surprises brought by the characteristic market and the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves
- "Kyoto Maple Appreciation Trip Two Steps" Take private railways and buses to explore the secrets of autumn leaves in the suburbs
- The final chapter of "Kyoto Maple Viewing Trip Trilogy" Visiting Arashiyama and Higashiyama's Autumn Leaves Spots
