[Kyoto] Kyoto Dream Illumination Maple Viewing Day Trip - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (Including Night Maple Train・Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

• * Entering Kinkaku-ji in spring, the gold leaf architecture reflects cherry blossoms and lake water, showcasing Kyoto's most elegant and balanced spring scenery. * Stroll through Arashiyama, from Togetsukyo Bridge to the Bamboo Forest Path, slowing down the pace of travel amidst mountains, ancient temples, and cherry blossoms. * Enjoy cherry blossoms at Tenryu-ji Temple's Sogenchi Garden, where the pond, stone bridge, and distant mountains intertwine, revealing the beauty of Zen with every step. * Visit Nonomiya Shrine during the cherry blossom season, and feel the gentle romance of Kyoto in the quiet bamboo forest and pale pink sea of flowers. * Take the Arashiyama illuminated train at night, where the cherry blossoms under the lights flow like a dream, capturing the most fantastical moment of the spring night.

# * When Kyoto's autumn foliage intertwines on the same journey, with the shimmering Golden Pavilion, the whispers of the bamboo forest, and the night train chasing maple leaves—this one-day tour, starting from Osaka or Kyoto, condenses Kyoto's most iconic seasonal scenery into a single day. * The first stop on the journey is Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji). This Zen temple, founded in 1397, gets its name from the reliquary hall covered in gold leaf. In autumn, the temple is surrounded by red maple leaves, creating a stunning contrast with the golden pavilion. Strolling from the Kuro-mon gate to the depths of the garden, you can also admire the interwoven scenery of Kinkaku-ji and the maple forest near the Sekkatei teahouse. * Afterwards, enjoy free time in the Arashiyama area. A stroll along the Katsura River from Togetsukyo Bridge is one of Kyoto's classic scenic routes. You can walk to Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site, and admire its famous Sogenchi Garden; pass through the Sagano Bamboo Forest path to lis