Red Torii Gate — Attraction in Kyoto

Beautiful series of shrines and gates set into the side of a mountain. WARNING ONE: once you leave the area near the parking virtually everything else is up a significant, crowded hill. WARNING TWO: there are a series of signs warning of aggressive monkeys and wild boar along the paths. We got into Kyoto in the evening, so we went at night, it was nice to visit at night because the crowds were smaller and the weather cooler but since the area is well forested that also means there were many mosquitos. I recall one particular trail junction where a cloud of mosquitoes put us under siege. If you go at night bring...

It was very crowded in the beginning, but as you move forward the crowd starts to thin out. Before reaching the peak, there are numerous stairs that you have to go through. Although it was difficult, it most certainly...

Definitely give yourself half a day to walk up to the top and enjoy the walk. Take a small towel, hat, and water as you get very...