Kansai Maple Viewing Spots π Go Here π
The Kansai region is widely recognized as the most beautiful travel destination during the maple season π and is also the area where you can enjoy the red leaves for the longest time. π As we enter late autumn, every maple leaf is as dazzling as flames π₯. Today, I will introduce to you the spots β¨ that can best represent the splendor of Kansai's autumn maple scenery. π #Shiga: #Enryaku-ji π Best Maple Viewing Period: Early November to late November π γEnryaku-jiγ is a Buddhist sacred site on Mount Hiei. Although it requires a cable car and then a bus to get there π, the valley full of maple scenery along the way is sure to feast your eyes π€©. π #Hyogo: #Arima Onsen π Best Maple Viewing Period: Mid-November to early December π γArima Onsenγ is known as one of the three ancient hot springs and three famous hot springs in Japan β¨. It's not only famous for its "Gold Spring" and "Silver Spring" β¨, but also a well-known place for maple viewing. The red leaves at Zuiho-ji Park, which turn golden in autumn, were highly praised by Toyotomi Hideyoshi π. π #Osaka: #Shogo-ji π Best Maple Viewing Period: Early November to early December π γShogo-jiγ is located in Minoo City, Osaka, with a history dating back to the late Nara period and is known as the "Temple of Victory" π. The Daruma dolls scattered around are a unique and interesting sight here π€©. The golden apricot leaves and the deep and shallow red maple leaves are gorgeous under the setting sun β¨. Every year during the red leaf season, there is also a lighting event at night π₯. π #Kyoto: #Arashiyama, #Bishamondo, #Daigo-ji, #Kifune Shrine π Best Maple Viewing Period: Mid-November to early December π γArashiyamaγ centered around the Togetsu-kyo Bridge over the Hozu River, is one of the most representative scenic spots of Kyoto every autumn, with the mountain full of red and yellow maple leaves as the background β¨. Whether it's sightseeing by the small train, drifting on the Hozu River π¦, or visiting the famous temples of, and , they are all the best choices to appreciate the charm of Arashiyama βΌ π γBishamondoγ in autumn is covered with red leaves throughout the temple, making it one of the maple viewing spots in the Yamashina area β¨. The stone approach to the imperial messenger gate of Bishamondo is covered with red maple leaves π, like a red carpet. The surroundings of Benten-do, the garden of the "Kan Suen", and the all show the beautiful red maple scenery π― π γDaigo-jiγ is the head temple of the Shingon Daigo sect, covering the entire Daigo Mountain β°, and is one of the largest temples in Kyoto city. There are many deciduous broad-leaved trees in the area, and the bird's talon maple, ginkgo π and others all turn bright red or yellow-orange in autumn, which is amazing π€ π γKifune Shrineγ is an ancient shrine located at the source of the Katsura River and is the head shrine of Kifune Shrine. The main deity is the dragon god "Takatsu-jinja" who controls rain and stops rain π. Every November, Kifune Shrine holds a "Maple Festival" π, with lights along the Hozu Electric Railway, extending all the way to the shrine β©. If you are tired of looking at the maple leaves during the day, you might as well watch the night maple at Kifune Shrine and enjoy the unique scenery of the night maple. #JapanTravel #MapleHunting #JapanMapleViewing #MapleSeason β Neon Travel and Tourism Bureau Explore Japan for New Inspirations β
