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ā šø Kyoto is one of Japan's ancient cities and the former capital of Japan, representing the quintessence of Japanese style. The ancient city's layout was modeled after Chang'an, with a strong Tang Dynasty influence. The harmonious Japanese gardens with springs, goldfish, maple leaves, and cherry blossoms blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the mountains and forests, and the ancient temples and quiet beauty of Arashiyama offer a classical aesthetic that feels like traveling through time. š² Spring: Late March to April is the cherry blossom season. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in shrines and temple gardens, with maple leaves in lush green. šø Summer: The highlight of summer travel includes riverside picnics, cormorant fishing performances, beach hikes, the month-long Gion Festival, and ancestral memorial fireworks displays. š Autumn: Kyoto's autumn moon draws tourists from around the world. The Harvest Moon Festival is celebrated, and the refreshing temperatures are perfect for hiking in Hiei and Atago mountains. ā·ļø Winter: Kabuki superstars take the stage, plum blossoms bloom after the snow, rural hot springs emit steaming heat, and Arashiyama's lantern-lit paths illuminate Kyoto in winter. šš¢ Must-visit spots in Kyoto: Amanohashidate: Gaze at the "dragon flying in the sky" in "Kyoto of the Sea" Kyoto Tower: A 131-meter tall tower, a great spot to enjoy the night view of Kyoto Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka: Stroll in a kimono along the-style stone paths Yasaka Shrine: A traditional bustling district where you might encounter geishas walking with small, quick steps Kinkaku-ji: A Zen temple covered in gold leaf, looking even more magnificent and mysterious reflected in the Mirror Pond Togetsukyo Bridge: Spanning the Uji River in Kyoto's Arashiyama, a great place to enjoy maple leaves in autumn Kamo River: A river running through eastern Kyoto from north to south, perfect for a summer stroll and to cool off Gion Corner: The filming location for "Memoirs of a Geisha" and the former pleasure quarter of the old city Arashiyama Small Train: Ride the Sagano Scenic Train through lush bamboo paths Sanjusangendo: A hall with 1,001 statues of Kannon, visit the exquisitely carved thousand-armed Kannon statue Kiyomizu-dera: In spring, cherry blossoms are romantic, and in autumn, maple leaves cover the mountains. It's a great place for viewing both, and a filming location for Detective Conan Fushimi Inari Taisha: Dense vermilion "thousands of torii gates" make it the best spot for photography and filming. Climbing up the torii gates, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto city from the top of Mount Inari. #TravelGuide #TravelRecommendations #TravelTips #CulturalLandscapes #OneDayInKyoto #KyotoTravel #JapanTravelVisa #DomesticTravelDiary #EtherealBeauty #JapaneseHotSprings #JapanFreeTravel #JapaneseTouristAttractions #JapanTravelTips #KyotoTravel #KyotoLife
