Originally Posted by
Agneisse
Going to *the* most famous areas in Kyoto during fall foliage season (and a long weekend in Japan) and then complaining about crowds is certainly...a choice.
I tell people going to Kiyomizudera/Sannenzaka/Nienenzaka area that they should arrive no later than 7am (very easy with North American jetlag), it gets bright very early and the temple opens at 6; take advantage of this fact.
exactly. Our very first goodwill guide in 2007 refused to take us to Kiyomizudera and said go at sunrise. Said he does not like to visit as it is too busy.