Nagaokakyo Shinto Shrine

@yuma1983

Japan

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Kyoto

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Nagaokakyo

An exceptional tree near the Shinto Shrine covers the ground in a sea of red leaves every fall. The fresh crimson landscape transforms the Shinto Shrine, providing an elevated perspective of the archway and stone steps in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

9 AM-5 PM

Fee

500 yen (~3.50 USD)

Pack

Wide-angle lens (31mm)
Comfortable walking shoes

How to get there

N34° 56' 16.7892"E135° 40' 31.656"

This image was taken in front of the Shinto Shrine (鎮守社熊野宮) in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. The best way to get to this location is to drive and then park in the nearby lot, Komyoji Rinji Parking Lot (光明寺臨時駐車場), located right off Tanbakaido Street. Reference the GPS coordinates from the parking lot and make your way toward your destination, which will be southwest. Before visiting this location, please note that after parking you'll have a 10-minute "hike" to the shrine.