In half a month, Arashiyama in Kyoto will be at its most beautiful.

When you arrive in Arashiyama, continue to explore the less popular maple viewing spots. Nison-in Temple is one of the most popular spots during maple season, but many people just take a few photos at the entrance and leave. Not many people buy tickets to go inside. 👍 Highly recommended: The best maple views in Nison-in Temple are on two mountain paths. ✅ The first path is right after the entrance: the famous "Maple Horse Farm" during maple season. On both sides of the gentle slope path, tall maple trees grow, with red leaves like fire and yellow leaves like brocade, guarding the path. ✅ The second beautiful maple mountain path is a steeper section of stairs next to the main hall leading up the mountain. Climb the stairs to enjoy a distant view of Kyoto. ❤ Recommended reason: Nison-in Temple also has many small scenic spots for photography, such as the Tang Gate. The structure with auspicious cloud carvings is very beautiful, and from the Tang Gate, you can see the maple trees. For example, the path on the right after entering the gate, and the borrowed scenery in the main hall. The maple leaves in Nison-in Temple mature earlier than those in Jojakko-ji Temple, so if you visit both places in one day, the pace will be different. 🎫 Ticket: JPY 500 ⏰ Opening hours: 9:00–16:30