In Kyoto, there are many places where you can experience the changing of the seasons, but when it comes to night view spots, Rokko and Abeno Harukas are famous in the Kansai region, so it may be difficult to name a famous night view spot in Kyoto. However, there is actually a place in Kyoto where you can see a fantastic view, and it has become a secret topic of conversation among the locals.
In particular, the night view from a hilltop with its Kyoto-like city lights and nature is ideal for a drive date. In this issue, we will introduce such recommended night view spots in Kyoto. Please take a look at it until the end and use it as a reference for your date plan.
Table of Contents
- 1. Foggy terrace
- 2. Hieizan Driveway
- 3. Mt. Mantoro Observatory
- 4. Kyoto Tower Observation Deck
- 5. Shogunzuka Seiryuden Main Stage
- summary
1. Foggy terrace
Kameoka City is known for its "fog.
Fog often occurs in the Kameoka Basin in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, during the winter months, and depending on the time of year, it can spread from morning until just before noon.
From late fall to early spring, a deep fog called "Tambagiri" occurs, and you may be enveloped in mist as if you have landed in a different world.
The "Foggy Terrace," a hole-in-the-wall spot created in 2018, is popular for looking at such fog from the top of the mountain, which looks like a sea of clouds.
You can see fantastic foggy scenery including sea of clouds during the day, and wonderful views at night as well.
Address: Iyodani, Shimoyada-cho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto
Access: 10 minutes by car from Kameoka IC on Kyoto Jukan Expressway
2. Hieizan Driveway
Hieizan Driveway is an 8-km toll section road that connects the Tanoya Gate to the East Pagoda of Enryakuji Temple and Mt.
If you ask people in neighboring Shiga Prefecture, "What do you think of the night view? they always come up with Hieizan Driveway as a candidate.
Hieizan Driveway, which opened in 1958, is the only one in Shiga Prefecture selected as one of the 100 best night views. During the daytime, you can also visit the historic World Heritage Site Enryakuji Temple and the Garden Museum Hiei at the summit of Mount Hiei.
The night view of Kyoto, Otsu, and as far as Osaka can be viewed through the windshield in a relaxed manner.
From the 813-meter summit of Mt. Hiei, you can see not only Kyoto, Shiga, and Osaka, but also Hyogo and Nara prefectures. The view is wonderful not only at night, but also during the day.
If you want to see the beautiful night view of the Lake Biwa area in a place surrounded by rich nature, check it out.
Address: Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 40 minutes by car from Kyoto Higashi IC of Meishin Expressway
3. Mt. Mantoro Observatory
Mt. Mantoro-yama Observatory was originally secretly popular as a secluded spot, but has recently become famous since the park was developed and registered as one of Kyoto's scenic assets.
Mt. Mantoro Observatory is 300 m above sea level at the top of the mountain, offering a very wide area for night views, not only of Kyoto City centering on Ide-machi, but also of Osaka and Nara.
Yamashiro Ohashi Bridge with its red bridge, Fushimi-Momoyama Castle, and the Kyotanabe area are also visible.
The name Mantoro comes from the torchlight procession that was held as part of the rain begging ritual, and there is no mountain named Mt.
You will also be able to see Kyoto Tower and the cityscape of Kyoto, and enjoy the "sights and sounds" of cars and trains running along the embankment.
You can sit on the lawn or on a bench to enjoy the night view, so if you want to relax and enjoy the night view of Kyoto, this is a must-see.
On August 16, there will be a Daimonji bonfire, which is said to be even more crowded.
Address: Taga Omine, Ide-cho, Nawate-gun, Kyoto, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from Tanabe-nishi IC on Kyomeiwa Road, 60 minutes walk from Yamashiro-Taga Station on JR Nara Line.
4. Kyoto Tower Observation Deck
Kyoto Tower" is a landmark of Kyoto.
The 100-meter Kyoto Tower is built on top of a 31-meter tall tower building, and the building itself is 131 meters high.
Kyoto Tower is visited by many tourists, and its height of 131 meters was derived from the population of Kyoto City at the time of its construction.
The observation deck of Kyoto Tower is located at 100 meters and offers a panoramic view of Kyoto city.
You will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto's grid pattern projected by car lights, the downtown area of Gion-Shijo, and other scenery that is unmistakably Kyoto.
If the weather is good, you can even see as far as Osaka. It would be nice to stop by after using the restaurant in the tower building.
Address: 721-1 Higashishioji-cho, Shichijo-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: Just outside Kyoto Sta.
5. Shogunzuka Seiryuden Main Stage
The "Grand Stage" opened in October 2014 and offers a panoramic view of Kyoto City.
Shogun's Mound Seiryuden was called Shogun's Mound because a clay statue of a shogun, armed with a bow, arrow, and sword, was buried in the mound.
Shogun mound is the place where Emperor Kanmu wished for peace when he moved the capital to Heian-kyo in the old days.
The grand stage was also built by Emperor Kanmu with the hope that all people would pray for peace when they came here.
The Shogunzuka Seiryuden (Blue Dragon Hall) has a
Municipal Observatory
Dainichi Hall
There are two observation decks, each of which is a popular night view spot of Kyoto City.
The Municipal Observatory is located near the Higashiyama Summit Park and is open 24 hours a day, so you can see the view at any time of the day.
The real Shogun's Mound, however, is located in the Shogun's Mound Seiryuden (Dainichido) on the grounds of Seirenin Temple.
It is located 200 meters above the city center and offers a panoramic view of Kyoto City.
The temple is open at night for a limited period of time during the cherry blossom season in spring and during the fall when the leaves are illuminated, allowing special viewing of the temple.
The seasonal illumination of the precincts with cherry blossoms, peaches, azaleas, wisteria, rhododendrons, and satsuki are highlights, but the view from the Shogunzuka Seiryuden Grand Stage, an observation area 4.6 times larger than the Shimizu no Butai, is truly spectacular.
The night view of Kyoto City is breathtaking and the atmosphere is breathtaking.
Visitors are encouraged to pray for peace like Emperor Kammu at that time and enjoy the scenery with a peaceful mind.
Address: 28, Kuruukabukato-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
Access: 20 min. by cab from Kyoto Sta. to Shogunzuka from the top of Higashiyama Driveway from Sanjo-dori Keage
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