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Kyoto Mist
Index
Hokanji Temple
Gojo-zaka Pottery Festival
Momiji Season in Kyoto
Kiyomizu Temple
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Momiji Season in Kyoto
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December, 2000 |
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Nearing the end of November, the
mountains surrounding Kyoto become a palate of vibrant red, orange, and
yellow. It is the season for momiji (Japanese maple) viewing, and a time
when the temples, shrines, and spacious parks that bless Kyoto are
framed by a backdrop of autumn colors.
Surpassed, perhaps, only by cherry blossom season (early April), momiji
season creates a Kyoto experience that anyone visiting Japan would be
remiss not to experience for themselves.
A cup of hot green tea over Japanese sweets. Tatami mats. The distant
sound of a temple bell. A cold breeze blowing through sliding doors
opened to reveal an impeccable Japanese garden accented with the colors
of momiji. These are the things that define the Kyoto aesthetic - the
images and sensations that you'll remember for a lifetime.
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Tofukuji Temple
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One word of advice,
though. November 23rd is a national holiday in Japan. Thousands of
people flock to Kyoto to view momiji, so another day would be
preferable, weekdays being the least crowded.
Depending on the location and weather, momiji can be seen at their peak
from November 23rd to December 3rd.
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Recommended
places for viewing momiji
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Tofukuji Temple (Central Kyoto, where these photos
were taken)
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Kiyomizu Temple (Eastern Kyoto)
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Nanzen-ji Temple's Eikan-do (Eastern Kyoto)
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Nison-in Temple (Western Kyoto)
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