Kyoto

Autumn in the hills of Higashiyama

Following a hiking trail from Rokusho Shrine

Cathy Cawood Sep 29, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Red maple trees contrast with green bamboo</p>

<p>One place to start is at ___ Shrine in Yamashina Kitakazan</p>

<p>The early part of the trail leads through bamboo forest</p>

<p>Yellow leaves catch sunlight filtered by the tall bamboo</p>

<p>A lovely autumn view of Kyoto's blue mountains</p>

<p>Yellow trees behind a rustic wooden fence</p>

<p>There is an observatory near the top</p>

<p>One red maple leaf among yellow leaves</p>

<p>The trail leads through a kind of gate</p>

When I lived in Kyoto, I sometimes walked a network of trails in the Higashiyama hills, starting from Rokusho Shrine near my home in Yamashina. There were several destinations to choose from, including Shogunzuka, Keage, and Chishaku-in. Unfortunately there were no English signs, so I usually just followed my nose to see what I could find. The scenery is lovely at any time of year, but maybe autumn was my favorite!

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...