Autumn-leaf hunting in Kyoto: Part 2
Detailed tips on how to plan your autumn-leaf-hunting trip in Kyoto, plus recommendations on where to eat and where to stay.
The first shock is the crowds. Imagine the masses at a popular theme park but in a tighter space. This being Japan, though, everyone is calm and civil, and the temples are staffed with attendants who shepherd people through the assigned route. Everything has been thoughtfully organised and you recognise you have entered a well-oiled system. Indeed, it’s almost too well-oiled because you find yourself flowing through the gardens and temple grounds too quickly, your pace dictated by the bustling crowd that sweeps you along.
