Kyoto Arashiyama + Sanzen-in Temple + Kifune Shrine + Rurikoin Temple [Autumn Leaves Season Tour]

▲ Located in northwest Kyoto, this area is known as "Kyoto's No. 1 Scenic Spot." It's dotted with numerous National Treasures and World Heritage sites, including Togetsukyo Bridge, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Tenryu-ji Temple. Emperor Saga relocated cherry trees there in the 13th century, making it a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. The autumn foliage is also stunning. visitors can also take the Sagano Sightseeing Train, which offers scenic views along the Hozu River valley and a glimpse into the four seasons.

▲ This Tendai sect temple, located in Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, was founded in 1118. The main wooden statue of Amida Nyorai and its flanking attendants are designated Important Cultural Properties. The grounds are home to towering trees, moss-covered grounds, and a gurgling stream. The scenery changes with each season, with cherry blossoms in April, azaleas in May, hydrangeas in July, and autumn leaves in autumn all offering breathtaking beauty. It is a famous spot in Kyoto's Rakuhoku area.

▲ Located in the mountains north of Kyoto, this ancient shrine is dedicated to the water deity, responsible for rain and water resources. The stone steps leading up to the shrine are lined with red night lights, making it a popular photo spot. The shrine's specialty is the unique water fortune-telling method, where a blank fortune stick is placed in the fountain to reveal a prediction. Enjoy a meal at the Kawayoka restaurant in the summer, and autumn, with its vibrant maple leaves, is a great time for sightseeing.

▲ Located in Kamikoya Higashiyama, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, this former villa was converted into a temple in 2005. It earned its name from the lush green moss in the courtyard and the vibrant play of light and shadow within. It is open to the public from April to June and October to December each year. The temple boasts the Ruri Garden, covered in glass-colored moss, and the Crouching Dragon Garden, embodying the image of a "flying dragon in the sky." In autumn, the vibrant colors of the leaves, reflected in the light and shadow, create a dazzling display resembling glass, attracting numerous visitors.