🍁 Kyoto Autumn visitor travel topics megathread 🍂 (nonresidents post here)

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3. Any non-mainstream spots?
   My friend is coming to visit me, but she has already been to Japan twice. I’d be grateful for the recommendations.

4. What’s best time of day for komorebi (sunlight filtering through trees and illuminating leaves) photos in Arashiyama near the Togetsukyō Bridge? We’re looking to take engagement photos late November so we greatly appreciate anyone’s insight!

5. The trees around Togetsukyo are mostly pine, iirc. I would look for Sakura or Momiji with the sun overhead.

6. Hello, we are planning on coming to visit your city in late January. I’ve heard Kyoto has gotten very busy in recent years. How will it be if you come see you in January?

   We are exited to visit but don’t want to be very disruptive. We also want to eat out at restaurants but don’t know Japanese. My wife can read Chinese which is similar but exact.

   If it recommended to hire a guide?

7. I would like to do a day trip from Kyoto to Lake Biwa. I’m a skilled cyclist with decent fitness level. What would be the most efficient way to see some of what Biwako has to offer while still getting back to Kyoto in the evening? Is there a way to rent a bike from one location and return to another (e.g Hikone to Otsu)?

8. From yesterday at Tofuku-Ji temple near Inari. There is a bridge from where you can observe the autumn foliage and alternatively you can go into the park to take close pictures.

   https://preview.redd.it/oqkhx070n61e1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a19a5783ef773d028369292b43eb97867bdeb24

9. Hello! Would it be better to visit Nov 24-26 or Dec 2-5 to see the foliage?

10. Need help for finding snus in Kyōto.

    Hi, i cant find anywhere snus at the supermarkets Like 7eleven, familymart or lawson. Can you help me, where i could find snus in Kyōto?

    Thank you so much

11. Is 9-11 December still a good predicted date to visit Kyoto?

12. Americans visiting Kyoto shortly and would like to experience a Kabuki show. We want to do the “Try Kabuki” tickets for one performance but not sure which one of the many options would be best for visitors. https://www.kabukiweb.net/theatres/minamiza/minamiza_december_2024/ Any suggestions?