Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in November 2023
Dec 06, 2023
Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in November 2023
The fall foliage made the Autumn season a magical spectacle, with trees decorated in vibrant colors of red, orange, and yellow. You can witness this stunning beauty at many attractions in Kansai Region, including Nara Park, Yamato-Kamiichi Station, and Yoshino Mountain.
Moreover, you can delve into the harmonious blend of fall foliage and cultural heritage at Hasedera Temple and Tanzan-Jinja Shrine. But a truly special event awaits at the Five-Storied Pagoda, where maple nighttime illuminations cast a mesmerizing glow.
Let’s travel back to relish these breathtaking moments together through the “Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in November 2023”.
Index : Kintetsu Railway Monthly News in November 2023
- 1. Witness the beauty of autumn season at Nara Park
- 2. Discover the delightful flavor of the “Persimmon”
- 3. Admiring the stunning maple trees at Yoshino Mountain
- 4. Visit “Hasedera Temple”,the temple of flowers
- 5. Be enchanted by the maple nighttime illuminations at the Five-Storied Pagoda
- 6. Appreciate the stunning beauty of 3,000 maple trees at “Tanzan-Jinja Shrine”
1. Witness the beauty of autumn season at Nara Park [8 November 2023]
“Nara Park” is a famous tourist attraction conveniently accessible by Kintetsu Railway. Just debark from the Kintetsu-Nara Station and walk for a few minutes, you will instantly arrive at “Nara Park”.
Stepping into the park, you will be greeted by numerous adorable deer.
However, the fall foliage season, which is the most beautiful time of the year, spanned from the late October to the beginning of December in this year. And the past November was the midst of the fall foliage season.
Travelers to Nara in the past month was the great opportunity to witness the enchanting beauty of autumn. Especially for those who explored the captivating tourist attractions, such as temples, the World Heritage sites, and the charming local shops.
Nara Park’s Map
2. Discover the delightful flavor of the “Persimmon” [13 November 2023]
Rich in valuable nutrients beneficial to health and beauty, persimmons are celebrated as a special product and praised as ‘the signature of Nara Prefecture’.
These vibrant persimmon trees, captured in the below photos, are located at “Yamato-Kamiichi Station”, the gate to Yoshino Town.
If you have a chance to visit Nara in Autumn next year, don’t forget to try the exquisite persimmon, the fruit of Autumn season.
Yamato-Kamiichi Station’s Map
3. Admiring the stunning maple trees at Yoshino Mountain [17 November 2023]
The weather in the Kansai Region began to cool in November, hinting at the arrival of the Winter season.
“Yoshino Mountain”, the famous tourist attraction in Kansai, offers not only the beautiful blooming Sakura in Spring season, but also a breathtaking scenery of fall foliage. During Autumn season, the mountain area is decorated with Kaede maple trees and various types of maple, increasing the scenic beauty.
The good news is that the maple trees surrounding Yoshino Mountain start to change to vibrant color now, signifying the arrival of the peak fall foliage season!
If you’re planning to visit Yoshino Mountain, don’t forget to wear warm clothes and shoes to fully enjoy your journey.
Yoshino Mountain’s Map
4. Visit “Hasedera Temple”, the temple of flowers [24 November 2023]
As the weather began to cool once again in November, autumnal hues spread through every region of Japan.
Hasedera Temple, a famous sacred place and tourist attraction in Nara Prefecture, is known as “Temple of Flowers”. No matter what season we visit here, the temple is decorated with stunning flowers.
During the fall foliage season, the temple transforms into a mesmerizing canvas of vibrant red, blending with other multicolored leaves.
This irresistible charm of Hasedera Temple is what persuades everyone to list this enchanting destination in their travel itinerary.
- ※ *FYI, these photos were taken last year.
Hasedera Temple’s Map
5. Be enchanted by the maple nighttime illuminations at the Five-Storied Pagoda [27 November 2023]
The Five-Storied Pagoda at Toji Temple stands as an outstanding landmark of Kyoto.
After sunset time, the maple trees within the temple are decorated with captivating illuminations, creating a sense of entering to the magical unknown world.
People who traveled Kyoto during November to the beginning of December could witness the maple nighttime illuminations and the beautiful moon glow over the 1,200-year-old Five-Storied Pagoda. Such a lucky person!
- ※ FYI, this photo was taken last year.
Toji Temple’s Map
6. Appreciate the stunning beauty of 3,000 maple trees at “Tanzan-Jinja Shrine” [30 November 2023]
The maple leaves changed to a vibrant color in November, bringing the vibes of Autumn to all regions.
We can appreciate the stunning beauty of 3,000 maple trees at “Tanzan-Jinja Shrine” in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.
Visiting this sacred place, you can admire various magnificent architecture of historical attractions, including the famous “13-Storied Pagoda”.
The peak time of maple foliage at Tanzan-Jinja Shrine creates unforgettable memories that linger long after the visit.
Tanzan-Jinja Shrine’s Map
Reference : Kintetsu Railway English
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