Uji is a suburb of Kyoto well known as the capital of Japanese green tea, located on the banks of the Uji-gawa River. It’s a decent 1day trip out of Kyoto.
Gion Matsuri, Kyoto/ Japan’s three best festivals「日本三大祭り」
The highlight of Gion Matsuri festival is the “Yamaboko Junko” parade. Massive floats are pulled through the narrow, winding streets of Kyoto. See the schedule.
Yoshino-Jingu Shrine (吉野神宮) / Nara
Yoshino-Jingu, located on Mt. Yoshino, the highest sanctity, a tribute from one emperor to another, to offer a taste of Japanese history and a commanding view.
Kamo-gawa Delta/ Kyoto
The Kamo-gawa Delta is home to Tadasu no mori, the famous woods of Shimogamo Shrine. A triangular shaped delta by Kyoto’s iconic Kamo-gawa River, to chill out.
Zuishin-in Temple/ Kyoto
Zuishin-in Temple, located in Yamashina, Kyoto is connected to the famous beauty and poet Ono no Komachi. The temple is also famous for its plum garden.
Kaju-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Kaju-ji Temple, located in Yamashina, is famous for its garden, to offer a peaceful getaway for those looking for a quiet retreat and the beauties of nature.
Shosei-en Garden (渉成園) / Kyoto
Shosei-en,a traditional strolling style Japanese garden, hidden behind large walls in the urban Kyoto area is located just 12-minute from Kyoto station.
Arashiyama 1-day Autumn Highlight Trip
Arashiyama is one of Kyoto’s biggest tourist destination, nature and temples make up beautiful scenery with autumn foliage.
Uchiagegawa Ryokuchi Park/ Osaka
Uchiage-gawa Chisui Ryokuchi Park, a greenery park with a flood control pond is located in Neyagawa city of Osaka, to offer a stunning sight of cherry blossom.
Gion Shirakawa / Kyoto
Gion Shirakawa dori(祇園白川通) is as well-known as Hanami Koji dori(花見小路通)in Gion district, and beautiful street along the Shirakawa river in Kyoto.
Kiyomizu-Gion 1-day Autumn Highlight Trip
The Higashiyama area is a great place to experience traditional old Kyoto, especially between Kiyomizu and Gion, where the narrow lanes, wooden buildings.
Ichijoji-Shugakuin 1-day Autumn Trip
Ichijoji, a quiet outskirts of the city, is so peaceful and entertaining area to explore temples and shrines dotted across mountains in beautiful autumn colors.