I am glad to inform to all you that finally, I can feel autumn in Japan.
According to weather report, this year autumn red leaves will be start in the middle to end of November (almost in 2 weeks!).
There are many places you can see and enjoy them, but as some of you know
the one of the most popular spot is Kyoto.
Since I was born in Kyoto and spent most of autumn here, I am telling to you with 100% confidence, Kyoto is the best spot to enjoy in autumn, plus
without spending lot of money. But you should keep some tips in your mind
to enjoy wiser if you are planning to come.
Why? Because there are too many people to come in this season, and
many shops and tour agents are intend to make a plan high cost.
So here are some tips !
・Come to visit in the middle – in the end of November (in 2013)
・There are some temples which open at the night (around 18pm)
I recommend you to go to Kiyomizu-Temple.
They open to see the red leaves as `Special Night Opening`
Term is : 15th November-8th December 2013, you can see more detail as below,
http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html
It must be cold at night (around 10 degrees in Kyoto) so you need to bring something cover your body.
One more thing you can not miss when you visit to Japan,
is about food !!
In Japan, you can enjoy your food not only taste but its visual, and
you will be able to feel the season with food.
Here are some restaurants you must enjoy with them,
http://www.ukiya.co.jp/menu_sozai/menu.htm
(Soba (noodle), Tempura (Seafood and vegetables which have battered and deep fried)
http://www2.ocn.ne.jp/~junidany/hanamikoji.htm
(Traditional Japanese plate)
these are from the second restaurant.
If you have a little bit knowledge about Japan, you can more enjoy with less cost 🙂
XX
Yume
raven-haired 