Byodo-in

EXPLANATION

Byodo-in is one of the most famous temple as Japanese coin of 10 Yen.
It was build by Fujiwa Yorimiti at Heian-period.

ACCESS

Kyoto - JR Nara-Line -> Uji

Kinkakuji

EXPLANATION

Kinkakuji is the building which represent at Muromachi period.
There is gold plating put on that building.
It has another name that is Rokoonji.

ACCESS

Tokyo - Tokaido Shinkansen -> Kyoto
Kyoto - Bus -> Kinkakuji mae

Red leaves of Arashiyama

EXPLANATION

 Arashiyama is in Kyoto.Some tourist attractions are in Kyoto, but I introduce colored leaves of Arashiyama this time.
 A maple turms red in middle November, and it is the best time to see.
 Arashiyama have traditional architecture. Specialty, Togetukyo Bridge is famous.

ACCESS

Tokyo station - JR Tokaido shinkansen(Nozomi);JPY 13,510;about 2hours 30min ->Kyoto station
Kyoto station - Kyoto Karasuma Line;JPY 210;about 5min -Shijyo station
Shijyo station - walk about 1min -> Karasuma station
Karasuma station - Hankyu Line;JPY 220; 12min -> Arashiyama station