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.
I am guessing I'll be sleep-walking that area in the dark early-morning in January. I really hope it's not as busy as the recent images I've seen.