Autumn in Kyoto city is always crowded with tourists looking for momiji (maple leaves) in temples. To avoid the crowd, I decided to go to Mount Takao - where an 6-9km hiking trail with momiji trees and a crystal clear river is around. Turns out, the scenery is magnificent! Here is the story of our hiking date in Kiyotaki Hiking Trail. To reach...






















It's November already - it means yellow, orange, and red leaves are coming soon! Here are several spots in Kyoto that I've visited for momiji (maple leaves) viewing during the last three years. Hint: in Kyoto, the best time to enjoy autumn leaves is in the mid to late November. Don't miss it! [Free Entrance] 1. Okazaki Park Being one of my favourite...