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On the 21st, I participated in the Eikando Temple light-up event.

It was my first time experiencing autumn in Kyoto. I had heard that it gets very crowded during the fall foliage season, so I made a reservation for Eikando, which I really wanted to see.

When I arrived at Eikando, there was already a long line (○_○)!! I'm so glad I made a reservation. I was able to enter right as the gates opened from the side of the parking lot and enjoyed the garden with hardly anyone around. As it's known as "Eikando of the autumn leaves," it was truly wonderful.

21日、永観堂ライトアップに参加してきました。

秋の京都は初めて。紅葉の頃はたくさんの人で大変だよと聞いていたので、どうしても見たかった永観堂は予約しました。

永観堂に到着した時には、すでに長蛇の列（○_○）！！予約しておいて良かった～
駐車場脇から開門と共に入れてもらえて、人の殆どいないお庭を堪能。
「紅葉の永観堂」と言われるだけあって、素晴らしかったです。

The weather was nice, and it was a more wonderful place than I had imagined! The autumn leaves were a bit early, but there were some areas with beautiful colors. The shuttle service was helpful. I chose hot tofu for my meal, thinking it would be cold, but it was warm and delicious. It felt slightly overpriced, but that might be expected in a tourist area.

天気もよく想像以上に素敵な場所でした！
紅葉も少し早かったのですが色づいているところもあり、綺麗でした。
送迎もあり助かりました。
お食事は寒いと思い湯豆腐にしましたが温かくて美味しかったです。
若干、割高な気もしましたが観光地ではしょうがないのかもしれません。

Seeing Kyoto by bike was a lot of fun and a great alternative to walking and taking the trains. I definitely recommend. Our guide was helpful and knowledgeable.

very nice guide!

Well orhanised. Noce show, good food.great location
Thank you!

we had a great time at the dinner. Recommend to come in June as you will see fireflies if the weather is good. Food is great and the service is amazing. Very worthwhile!

I was able to realize something I had always wanted to do: enjoy riverbed dining in Kyoto. I was so excited to participate, especially with the presence of maiko. It takes about 30 minutes by car from downtown Kyoto. It's a bit far, but my anticipation was building.

When I took my seat, the dishes were already prepared. They were cute and incredibly delicious, and I found myself eating them eagerly. While enjoying the meal, the maiko appeared and performed a couple of dances! It was moving! You can also take photos with the maiko.

During my visit, it was the season for fireflies, so they turned off all the lights for a moment, plunging us into darkness. I was able to see a few fireflies in the distance! Since it was a summer night, there were a few bugs, but that's to be expected. Let's enjoy that as part of nature! Overall, I was truly satisfied! I definitely want to go again.

京都で川床料理、いつかずっとやってみたかったことが実現できました。
しかも舞妓さんもいるなんて。。と期待に旨を膨らませて参加しました。
京都市内から車で30分くらいかかります。ちょっと遠いですが、期待に胸が膨らみます。
座席に着くと既にお料理が用意されていました。かわいくてとても美味しい料理で、夢中で食べてしまいました。お料理を楽しんでいると舞妓さんの登場です。2曲程踊ってくれました！！感動です！舞妓さんと写真撮影もできますよ♪その後は私の行った時はホタルがいる時期だったので一瞬証明を全て落として真っ暗にしてくれます。数匹ですが、遠くの方にホタルを見ることができました！夏の夜なので虫さんは少し多いですが、しょうがないですね。。
それも自然なので楽しみましょう！総じて本当に満足しました！また是非いきたいです。

Enjoyable tour with friendly knowledgable guide.

If I had arrived a week later, it might have been the perfect time for autumn leaves, but the illumination was beautiful nonetheless. I arrived earlier than the reservation time, and since it was cold outside in Kyoto at night during this season, the staff kindly let us into the dining area next to Eikando while they were still preparing, allowing us to wait inside and warm up. I was told that we could choose to have our meal either before or after viewing the illumination, but since there was a set ending time and they still needed more time to prepare, we decided to see the illumination first. Even so, we were able to take our time looking around, and we were able to have our meal afterward. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed with the meal as it didn't meet my expectations in terms of the menu...

あと一週間遅ければ　丁度良い紅葉時期だったかもしれませんが、それでも　ライトアップは綺麗でした。予約受付時間より早めに到着したのですが　この時期の夜の京都は外が寒かったのもあり、準備中にも関わらず係の方が永観堂横の　食事場所の館内に入れて下さり　暖を取りながら待機することが出来ました。食事はライトアップ見学の前後を選ぶことが出来るとの事でしたが、終了時間が決まっているけれど　まだ準備に時間が必要だとの事で　先にライトアップを見学。それでもゆっくり見て回る事が出来、後に食事を済ませる事も出来ました。正直、食事の方は　メニュー的に　期待したほどでは無くて残念でしたけど・・・。

It takes about 40 minutes by JR from Osaka to get off at the Yamashina station, which is very close and convenient. After that, it's a 20-minute walk to the temple, but along the way, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms, showing that the locals care about the scenery. I didn't expect much since it's a temple located in a residential area, but it turned out to be a magnificent temple with a lot of history. Compared to other famous spots in Kyoto, the crowds here are calm, allowing for a relaxed sightseeing experience. The beautiful cherry blossoms are truly impressive. You can buy a charm here to enhance your luck in competitions.

I had lunch at a restaurant next to Bishamondo, but unfortunately, you can't see the cherry blossoms from there, so it's a shame you can't enjoy them while eating. However, the dining area is spaciously arranged, which helps you relax. The meal consists of healthy and elegant Kyoto cuisine. The bamboo shoot rice was very delicious.

After that, I strolled along the banks of the Yamashina Canal while looking at the walking map of Kyoto I received at the station. This area, following Bishamondo, also has a great location for cherry blossom viewing, and I recommend walking here to enjoy them.

Overall, I had a wonderful and elegant time. If there's another lovely tour like this, I would love to participate. This place is truly a hidden gem that makes you want to return.

大阪からＪＲで約４０分くらいで山科という駅でおりるのですが、とても近くて便利です。
その後、駅から20分あるのですが、それまでの道も桜が程よく見ることができ、地域の方が
景観を大事にしているのが伝わります。住宅街をぬけてあるような寺なので大きなものは期待していなかったのですが、とても歴史がある立派なお寺でした。人ごみも他の京都の名所と比べると落ち着いており、ゆっくりとリラックスして観光することができます。
本当に立派な桜には感動します。ここでは勝負運を上げるお守りを買うことができます。
毘沙門堂のとなりのお食事処で昼食をいただくのですが、そこからは桜がみることができないので鑑賞しながら食べることができないのは残念ですが、お食事場所もゆったりとセティングしてくれているので、疲れがとれます。食事内容はヘルシーでお上品な京料理をいただけます。
たけのこごはんがとてもおいしかったです。
そのあと、駅でもらった歩くまち京都散策マップを見ながら、山科の疎水のほとりを散策したのですが、これも毘沙門堂につづいてとてもいいロケーションであり、桜の鑑賞するのに合わせて
歩いていただきたいです。
改めて、優雅が時間を過ごさせていただきました。またこんな素敵なツアーがあれば、参加したいです。
とにかくここは穴場でまたいきたくなるような値打ちのある場所でした。

The cherry blossoms had mostly fallen, but perhaps because of that, there were fewer visitors. When I visited during the autumn foliage season, it was incredibly crowded, and I felt overwhelmed, but this time it wasn't as bad. I was able to listen to the monk's talk at a leisurely pace.

The sight of the cherry blossoms as they fell had a unique beauty that was different from when they were in full bloom, with the petals accumulating and drifting away. There were also some trees that were still in full bloom, so I felt that visiting a bit outside the peak season could be enjoyable.

The cherry blossom lunch set was very delicious. It was a meal filled with Kyoto's essence, featuring yuba sashimi and yudofu. The bamboo shoot rice had a wonderful aroma. It was a bit disappointing that the tempura was soggy, perhaps because it had been prepared in advance.

From the dining area (Tamonkaku), I could see the cherry blossoms, and the view of the petals falling was beautiful and soothing. There was an atmosphere that made me want to linger there for a long time. I could also see the autumn foliage, so I wonder if the view outside the window will be completely red in the fall. I would love to visit again.

桜はほとんど散ってしまっていましたが、そのおかげか、参拝客は少なかったです。以前、紅葉の時期に訪れたときはものすごく混みあっていて人酔いしましたが、今回はそれほど。お坊さんのお話もじっくりゆっくり聞けました。
散り際の桜も、降り積もっていく感じや散っていく様子など、満開のときとは一味違う美しさがありました。今が満開、という樹もあり、少し時期を外して観賞するのもアリかなあと感じました。
昼食の桜御膳はとてもおいしかったです。湯葉のお刺身や湯豆腐など、京都らしさの詰まったお膳でした。春らしい筍ごはんは香りがとてもよかったです。用意して置いておいていただいていたせいか、てんぷらがしなしなだったのは残念でしたが。
食事場所（多聞閣）からも桜が見え、花びらの散っていく景色が綺麗で和みました。ずっとゆっくりしていたくなる空気が流れていました。紅葉も見えたので、秋は窓の外一面真っ赤になるのでしょうか。また行きたいです。

A great day for all ages and cycling abilities

Lulu was fabulous - despite the constant Kyoto rain, we cycled on and had fun. I can only imagine how much fun a tour like this would be like given better weather!

At first, I thought I could enjoy the night view while eating, but it was completely different; it felt more like a dining hall in a ryokan. There were several groups of university students as well.

The food was delicious. I appreciated that I could get a second helping of rice.

The price felt a bit high, but there weren't many places to eat around Eikando, so the location was good. Also, since the admission fee for the light-up was included, it felt reasonable. In reality, if you try to buy the admission ticket, you probably have to wait at least an hour, so I was able to enjoy my meal leisurely and then quickly enter with the ticket I received earlier. I'm glad I didn't have to wait in the cold.

最初は夜景を楽しめながら食べれるのかなと思いましたが、
全然ちがく、旅館の食堂ぽい感じのところでした。
大学生などの団体も何チームかいました。

料理はおいしかったです。
ご飯のおかわりもできて助かりました。

料金面では少し高めな感じはしますが、
永観堂の回りに食べるところが少なかったので立地は良かったです。
また、ライトアップの入場券代が含まれているのでまあまあの感じです。
実際入場券を買おうとすると多分一時間は待たないといけないので、
その時間にゆっくりご飯を食べて、先にもらったチケットでさっと入れました。
寒い中待たなくてよかったです。

I participated with a friend from high school. We took the Hankyu Line to Karasuma and then a city bus for about 20 minutes to Myoshinji-mae. The Kyoto city bus also accepted PITAPA. It was a windy and cold day, but the weather was clear and pleasant. Although we arrived later in the day, the autumn leaves were at their peak and just beautiful! I thought Kyoto would be crowded since it's popular right now, but we were able to enjoy a hidden gem for autumn foliage in a relaxed manner. We were able to see the main hall where Miyamoto Musashi is said to have trained, as well as the gardens representing the duality of the heart and the sun garden. We also saw the national treasure "Hyōyuzu," the world's oldest ink wash painting. The vibrant red of the maple leaves was stunning, and the sounds of the pond's babbling, the suikinkutsu, and the shishi-odoshi felt like a cleansing experience. There was also a large weeping cherry tree, so my friend and I promised to come back in spring. Next time, we decided to invite other friends as well. We were very satisfied with the Kyoto cuisine at "Hanagokoro" for lunch. The sashimi was fresh, and the dashi from the matsutake mushroom in the dobin mushi was excellent. I was impressed by the elegant and stylish lunch, even the dessert! I wondered if I should have ordered some alcohol? Since it was before our visit, I held back a bit. Next time, I will have lunch after the visit.

高校時代からの友人と参加しました。阪急で烏丸まで行き、市バスで約20分妙心寺前まで行ってます。京都の市バスもPITAPAでOKでした。風が強く寒い日でしたが快晴の気持ちのいい日でした。プラン設定は終わりの方でしたが、紅葉はピークでちょうど見頃でした！今、京都は人気で混み合うかと思いましたが、本当に隠れた紅葉名所でゆったりと楽しむことができました。宮本武蔵が修行したと伝わる本堂や心の二面性を表す院の庭と陽の庭、世界最古の水墨画の国宝瓢鮎図も見ることができました。モミジの紅が美しく池のせせらぎや水琴窟、鹿威しの音色に心が洗われるようでした。大きな枝垂桜もありましたので、是非春にもう一度来ようと友人と約束しました。次回は他の友達も誘うことに決めました。昼食の「花ごころ」での京料理も大満足です。お造りも新鮮でしたし、松茸の入った土瓶蒸しのお出汁も最高でした。デザートまで上品でおしゃれなランチに感動しました！アルコールもお願いすれば良かったかな？拝観前だったので、ちょっと遠慮してしまいました。次回は拝観してからランチにします。

The line for the light-up at Eikando is said to be the most impressive, and during the three-day weekend in November, it was reported to be a three-hour wait. I visited on a weekday, and although it was the autumn foliage season, I waited about two hours. Thanks to this tour, I was able to enter the front area! After the meal, it seemed like it would take quite a while to enjoy the view due to the crowds, so I appreciated that they suggested we could view it first before dining.

This year's autumn foliage in Kyoto is said to be somewhat lackluster in color, but the light-up really enhances the colors, making the nighttime foliage much more impressive than during the day.

The meal at Eikando Kaikan was delicious, so I would like to participate in this tour again.

永観堂のライトアップの行列は1番すごいらしく、11月の3連休には3時間待ちだったそうです。
平日に伺いましたが、紅葉シーズンで2時間待ちくらいでしたが、このツアーのおかげで先頭エリアで入場出来ました☆
食事後鑑賞だと混雑してきてかなり時間がかかりそうなので、お食事会場の方が先に観てから食事でも大丈夫と言ってくださり助かりました。

今年の京都の紅葉は色付きはイマイチな年らしく、ライトアップだと色が良く映えるため昼間よりも夜間の紅葉はすごく良かったです。

永観堂会館のお食事も美味しかったので、またこちらのツアーは参加したいです。

I had been looking forward to my autumn foliage trip to Kyoto, which I had booked over six months ago. However, I visited with mixed expectations this year, as I heard the leaves weren't as vibrant. But Eikando was truly wonderful. I visited a few other spots, but this one had the most beautiful colors.

And above all, I was able to skip the long line and enter from the side, enjoying a meal in a warm place! It was a blissful moment. (I apologize to those who were waiting in line m(_ _)m) Next year, I will come to see even more colorful autumn leaves!

半年以上前から予約していた京都の紅葉狩り旅行、楽しみにしていました。
ところが今年はあまり綺麗に染まっていないということで期待半ばでの訪問でしたが、永観堂はやはり素晴らしかった。他もいくつかのスポットを見ましたがここが一番色づいていましたね。
そして何より、あの長蛇。。。の列に並ばすに横から入れ、温かいところでお食事！至福？の時です。（お並び頂いていた方すみませんm(_ _)m)
来年は、もっと色づいた紅葉を見に来ます！

First, we gathered at the meeting point, but I had trouble finding the location (it was very crowded). The reception was at the parking lot in front of Eikando, but even when I asked someone managing traffic at the gate, they couldn't help me. It wasn't until I entered the gate and asked someone inside that I finally figured it out. It would be nice if there were clearer signs for the meeting point.

However, I was very satisfied with the experience. The meal, including the yudofu, was luxurious and delicious. It was especially great that we could enter without waiting in line with the general visitors.

On the way back, I took a taxi, and the driver mentioned that usually, you have to wait for many minutes to get a ride... It was really crowded.

I think the autumn leaves were probably at their peak, but this year's foliage was disappointing, with many leaves already dried up. That's a bit unfortunate. However, the photos I took still show some nice autumn colors.

まず、現地集合ですが、集合場所の案内が分からず（とても混雑していて）永観堂前駐車場の受付となっていましたが、門の前で交通整理をしている人に聞いても分からず、門を入ってから中で案内している人に聞いてようやくわかりました。もう少し親切な場所の案内が表示されていると良いですね。
ただ、内容はとても満足しました。何しろ、料理も湯豆腐もついた豪華なもので、美味しくいただきました。特に一般拝観者と別に並ばずに入場できたのは最高です。
帰りはタクシーに乗ったのですが、運転手さんも普通は何十分も並ばないとダメですよ．．
本当にすごい混雑でした。
紅葉は多分見頃だったと思いますが、今年の紅葉は不出来で、枯葉になってしまっているのが多く、その点は残念でした。撮った写真を見るとそれなりの紅葉に写ってますけどね。

On Saturday, November 27th, the autumn leaves were at their peak, and it was very crowded. There was a long line just to purchase admission tickets. However, since it was a special viewing package, we were able to enjoy a meal without waiting in line, which was great.

This year in Kyoto, the autumn leaves weren't as vibrant as usual, but I thought Eikando was still quite nice compared to other places, even if it wasn't up to its usual standards.

11月27日の土曜日は紅葉の真っ最中でとても混んでいました。拝観券を購入するにも長蛇のれつでした。特別拝観とのセットなので行列に並ばず食事もできとても良かったです。
今年の京都は紅葉が進まずきれいではありませんでしたが、永観堂は例年通りではないかもしれないですが他所と比べると良いと思いました。

During this time of year, Kyoto is crowded with tourists admiring the autumn leaves, so I wanted to avoid wandering around looking for a place to eat. When I saw this plan, I made a reservation immediately.

I arrived a bit early, but they were flexible and I enjoyed delicious dishes of yuba and yudofu. After the meal, I didn’t have to wait in line to buy tickets for Eikando; I was able to enter smoothly from the restaurant's entrance, and my friend who came with me was also pleased.

A day trip is a race against time... I was able to fully enjoy the autumn leaves and had a wonderful trip.

この時期の京都はどこももみじ観光客で大混雑なので、食事場所を探しウロウロするのを避けたいと思っていたので、このプランを見たときすぐに予約しました。
少し早めに着きましたが、柔軟に対応していただき、ゆばと湯豆腐のお料理を美味しくいただきました。
食事後は永観堂のチケットを行列して購入する必要もなく、食事場所の出入り口からスムーズに中に入ることができ、一緒に行った友達も喜んでくれました。
日帰り旅行は時間が勝負・・・紅葉も堪能できて良い旅ができました。

I had the opportunity to visit Kyoto, so I decided to check out Eikando, which I had been interested in for a while, during my free time. I thought it would be great to enjoy the autumn leaves while also having a meal, so I boldly chose to use this tour.

I had heard in advance that it would be very crowded during this time, so I was prepared to wait in line for a while. However, to my surprise, we were able to enter without waiting at the entrance! When I later asked the tour provider, they mentioned that on weekdays at night, about 500 people line up, and during holidays, it can exceed 1,000. Being able to enter without waiting was worth more than the price, and I was really happy about it.

Although I didn't get to see the autumn leaves at their peak, I enjoyed them more than I expected despite the not-so-great weather. If I use this tour again, I definitely want to see the night illumination!

京都へ行く機会が出来たため、空いた時間で以前から興味のあった永観堂へ。
食事も楽しめながら紅葉を楽しめる！と思い切ってこのツアーを利用。

この時期は人がすごいと事前に聞いていたたため、しばらく並ぶ覚悟はしてましたが
なんと入り口で並ばずに拝観が出来るというサプライズ付き！
後でツアーを行っているところに聞いたら
何でも夜は平日で500人ぐらい、連休ともなると1,000人以上は並ぶとか。
そんな中で並ばずに入れるのは値段以上の価値があってお得なのではと嬉しくなりました。

時期的に紅葉満開とは行かなかったけど、天気もぱっとしない中、思ったよりも紅葉を楽しめました。次利用するなら夜のライトアップも是非見てみたい！

The food was quite tasty, but the atmosphere and the content of the dishes were too ordinary. I would have been happier if it felt a bit more like Kyoto. It felt like just going out for a regular meal. Myoshinji charges too much for everything. The explanation about the dragon was wonderful. Other than that, the similar buildings became boring. I wish there were guides at every location.

お料理は なかなかのお味でしたが、雰囲気とか
料理の内容は普通すぎ。もう少し京都らしいと嬉しいです。普通にご飯食べに行ったみたい。
妙心寺 いちいちお金とりすぎ。龍の説明とかは素晴らしい。あとは同じような建物で飽きた。全ての場所に説明する人がいてほしい。

Bikes were all-maintained and the guide was on time. I would have liked to have received q bit more information about the few sites we saw.

An excellent way to get to know Kyoto, and see some temples. The guide was knowledgeable and considerate of all members of the group.

Lulu, our guide for the trip, did a great job showing us around Kyoto. The bikes were well maintained and the course was very enjoyable. We would have missed out on a lot of interesting facts and places had we tried to visit these locations on our own. After the tour she showed us a great ramen restaurant and gave us some advise for our plans after the tour.

A great way to discover Kyoto. We covered lots, Heian Jingu, The Silver Pavilion, Philosophers' Walk. Our guide even suggested the Nishiki food market as good lunch destination and Gion for Geysha spotting after the tour. The bikes were comfortable and the tour was a gentle ride, mainly riverside. Kyoto has a much more laid back vibe than Tokyo. Highly recommended.

Cycling around the various shrines and temples in Kyoto, we go to learn many interesting facts about the history and traditions associated with them. Our guide Ayumi also pointed out many other points of interest around town, such as the best place to buy a vintage kimono. And she was kind enough to join us for lunch afterwards and help us order in Japanese :)

My guide was great and adjusted to my cycling level throughout the morning.

We had an excellent time biking around Kyoto! We would definitely tour with Urban Adventure again.