The narrow streets around Nanzenji Temple are some of the most clogged with tourists during the day. That’s especially so in autumn, when I took this shot. But night is a totally different story. Obviously, you can’t see the colorful leaves on the trees and you can’t climb up to the top of the temple gate to take in the panoramic view. But what you can do is immerse yourself in a different scene that’s just as captivating, without the crowds and in blissful silence, except for the occasional chanting of monks practicing Zen in the temple.
京都での紅葉観光なら、南禅寺が大人気。昼は大変混んでいるけど、夜になったらこんな別の美しさもあるよ。次の京都観光では、夜の景色を探しに行ったらどう？ホテルや旅館の近くにあるかも。（ところで、奥の光は知恩院のイルミネーション）
©︎Alexander Farrell