[Kyoto] Kinkaku-ji Temple & Arashiyama Night Train Illuminations Autumn Foliage Viewing Day Tour

• * Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Admire the reflection in the Mirror Lake covered with gold leaf and experience the ultimate aesthetics of the Muromachi period.
• * Arashiyama Area: Traverse the Tenryu-ji Temple garden and bamboo forest path to experience the Japanese-style artistic atmosphere from "The Tale of Genji".
• * Arashiyama Romantic Train: Travel along the Hozugawa River gorge, where green waves in spring and red maple leaves in autumn and snow in winter create picturesque scenery in all seasons. Under the night sky, maple leaves dance with the lights, transforming into an enchanting Kyoto dream.

* **Stop 1: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)** - A Gilded Buddhist Temple in the Mortal World Kinkaku-ji (officially known as Rokuon-ji Temple), with its core building, the “Shariden” (Relic Hall), entirely covered in gold leaf, is reflected in the Mirror Lake (Kyōko-chi) pond. It is harmoniously juxtaposed with the surrounding dry landscape garden (karesansui), ancient pine trees, and lush green cypresses, creating a Zen-like atmosphere. It is not only a symbol of the power and wealth of General Yoshimitsu Ashikaga during the Muromachi period but also incorporates the elegance of court culture and the profundity of Zen Buddhism, making it the pinnacle of the "pond spring strolling style" in Japanese garden aesthetics. * **Stop 2: Arashiyama** - A Poetic Fusion of Classicism and Nature This is a famous spot in Kyoto for viewing autumn leaves. During the autumn and winter seasons, the mountains covered in red maple leaves intertwine with the emerald green valleys and the rustic Togetsukyo Bridge. You can explore