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The Baladons: Take in the views from the veranda - http://www.greenshinto.com/wp/2011/10/01/kyotos-love-connection-jishu-jinja/ - After this area head to Ishibei Lane http://www.insidekyoto.com/ishibei-koji-lane
The Baladons: Shinmonzen Dori ( Antiques ) and Shirakawa Dori ... Willows line Shirakawa River. It's several blocks from Shinmonzen Dori.http://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-city-guides/kyoto-sightseeing#ixzz4MApO8qi3
The Baladons: A short walk north of Kyoto Station. It is one of the largest wooden buildings in the world. Of more interest though is the more ornate Nishi-Honganji opposite. Walk the narrow streets between them.
The Baladons: Est. in the 12th century, houses 1001 carved wooden statutes of Kannon - the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy in the main hall. It is a short bus ride east from Kyoto Station (buses #100, #206 & #208)
The Baladons: 250 maples spread around the whole area located in west of Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine. It is said that there are trees of 350-400 years among them. The light-up after the sunset should not be missed.
The Baladons: Walk through Daikakuji http://www.taleofgenji.org/daikaku.html - Go to Togetsukyo Bridge https://travel.gaijinpot.com/togetsukyo-bridge/ - beautiful Autumn colors - stroll through Arashiyama for cafe