Could you recommend a great autumn foliage tour in Kyoto?
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I’d also love recommendations for a hotel where I can spend two wonderful nights. The Ritz-Carlton and Aman are the obvious choices, but I’m looking for somewhere a little more down-to-earth, with a traditional Kyoto inn kind of atmosphere…
Isn’t part of Kyoto’s appeal the fact that some of its best experiences aren’t found online?
There may be quite a few places that don’t advertise online and don’t accept first-time guests, though.
I’d appreciate any suggestions.
I’m a somewhat lost 60-something living in Kyoto.
It may not exactly be what you’d call down-to-earth, but there’s “Fufu Kyoto.”
It’s in the Okazaki area near Nanzen-ji, so the location is great and convenient for going out. If you’d rather stay in, the rooms have their own hot-spring baths, so you can enjoy that too. It might feel a little love-hotel-ish, though… lol
For autumn foliage, there’s Shisen-do, which isn’t too far from the hotel either. Personally, I think I prefer Kibune…
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I’m Joe, one of the male members.
This may be a bit predictable, but I’m fond of Tofukuji Temple. I went there by bike last week, though the leaves hadn’t changed color yet.
If you have transportation, I also recommend Kozanji Temple. That said, now that the state of emergency has been lifted, it may be more crowded than expected. Tofukuji in particular had entry restrictions before COVID, making it impossible to leisurely take in the beauty of the autumn leaves.
For accommodations, it’s not exactly inexpensive, but how about the Luxury Collection in Arashiyama? If you book a room with an open-air bath, you can enjoy the autumn foliage while having a little private fun. They also offer rickshaw transfers.
I hope you have a wonderful trip.
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Kyoto is nice too, but if you’re looking for somewhere that feels secluded, spend one of your two nights at a private cottage at Takedao Onsen, just a short drive from Kyoto.
I’m not sure if I should name it, but I think it’s called Azale?
It wasn’t too expensive, and I found it incredibly relaxing.
Akari
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I’m Nana Ayase ♡
If you’re taking a woman out, how about Kiyomizu-dera?
It’s famous for its love fortune-telling spot ♡ They say your wish will come true if you can reach it with your eyes closed.
There should be lots of shops along the slope leading up to Kiyomizu-dera, so it might be nice to buy her something cute there.
It’s getting colder, so yudofu (hot tofu) is also highly recommended. Dress warmly—Kyoto is already quite cold.
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Once the autumn foliage season arrives, all of Kyoto’s famous spots get crowded.
How about the Sagano Romantic Train?
Since Chinese tourists haven’t fully returned yet, it might be a little less crowded.
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I imagine people probably want to keep those appealing, off-the-beaten-path places to themselves rather than posting them online〜
I wouldn’t know in the first place, though, so I’m afraid I can’t tell you.
Marika
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