I went to this spot at night to enjoy the lighting. It's beautiful. However I was violently pushed over the bridge by a Japanese man. I don't know if he was drunk or just mad. But Japanese people are very hospitable and very polite. My arm is aching. I didn't want to go to the police and there wasn't even police in the place. I would like to ask the local authorities to try to protect the people who are there. We are seeing many cases of attacks on people in Japan. On my side was a child. In order not to fall on top of this child I fell on the bridge railing and got injured. I just want local authorities to try to protect their citizens. I don't chalk anything to this man. I don't know what his fury was. It looked like racial discrimination. I hope there are cameras there and this can be resolved so that other people don't...
Read moreFor foreign tourists visiting during the autumn festival:
Come as early as possible, and don’t hang around for too long that the crowds come in It’s not Golden Week but it feels like it (or worse). If you fail to do point 1 and decide to visit at a later time… Do not drive in. The traffic jam into the area is terrible. If you take public transport to get there, maybe get off a few stops early and walk to the gorge. When leaving the area via public transport, plan ample time so that you can afford to miss your bus. At certain times the buses will be too full, but there will also be some extra buses that aren’t on the timetable or your map app. The buses tend to arrive later than stated during this peak season. Night view seems to be the best when the leaves are not at the desired colour, but you will have to deal...
Read moreI visited this place 19th Nov- 2022.
About the place☺️: Exquisite experience of Autumn. Maple leaves 🍁turn fire Red & clean water of Tomoe river.
How to Reach: Personal Car 🚗could be best option Public transportation: Reach Toyota Shi by using Tsurumai line 🚂 from Fushimi or Gokiso Nagoya
Take Meitetsu Bus from Toyota Shi Bus Stop, Bus No 61. (Go out through East Gate just 2 mins walking)
Payment Mode: Cash/ IC cards inside the bus. Fare: ¥ 800 single way Preferred to use any IC card
Issues/Challenges (Pick Season): Long traffic jam over 1~3 hrs 😫depending on the time before entering to Korankei Buses are over crowded due to 2 hrs gap🤪 *Avoid the route to go Sanage & catch bus . Buses are full & don’t allow crowds to enter . Time gap 1hr between two buses. 😞
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