Eikan-dō at night
- The shot
- The pond reflecting the lit-up maples: the mirror shot.
- When to go
- Autumn night illumination; go right at opening.
- Guide’s tip
- Crouch and film the reflection with your phone almost touching the water.
Seasonal guides · Kansai and all of Japan
The Japan you see on TikTok, without the queues.
Viral spots are beautiful… and packed by 11 a.m. I take you at the right time and help you film. Plus the corners of Japan people save and almost nobody visits.
Book on WhatsAppTikTok special price: 30,000 ¥ 38,000 ¥
Choose a season
Autumn · November · early December
Kiyomizu-dera
- The shot
- The wooden stage floating over a sea of maples.
- When to go
- First thing in the morning or at the autumn night illumination.
- Guide’s tip
- The best shot is from the viewpoint opposite, not from the stage itself.
Arashiyama bamboo grove
- The shot
- The bamboo tunnel, and the river with red hills.
- When to go
- Before 8:00; after that it is a corridor of people.
- Guide’s tip
- Pair it with Togetsukyō Bridge: maples behind, river in front.
Hidden gems across Japan · Autumn
What people save… and almost nobody visits
Gardens, flowers and landscapes from all over Japan that show up in saved videos, not on the usual tours.
Shōwa Kinen Park ginkgo avenue
Tokyo (Tachikawa) · mid to late November
- Why people save it
- A tunnel of yellow ginkgo trees over a golden carpet of leaves: autumn’s most-saved yellow.
- Getting there
- JR train from Shinjuku to Tachikawa, about 30–40 minutes. Weekday mornings are best.
Lake Kawaguchi Momiji Corridor
Yamanashi · early to mid November
- Why people save it
- Red maples lit up at night with Mount Fuji behind.
- Getting there
- Bus from Shinjuku. Go in the morning for a clear Fuji and come back at dusk for the lights.
Rurikō-in
Kyoto (Yase) · opens only in special seasons; autumn is the most wanted
- Why people save it
- Red maples reflected on a black lacquered desk: it looks like a painting.
- Getting there
- Eizan line from Demachiyanagi. Timed tickets sell out — book ahead.
I’ll help you fit it into your trip
WhatsAppIn Kansai I guide you myself; elsewhere I help with the plan and connect you with guides from our team.
Questions
Will you film the videos for me?
I help with angles and timing, and film the shots you appear in on your phone. Editing and posting are up to you.
What does the special price include?
The guiding: about 4 hours of private guide for your group. Tickets, transport and meals are paid separately.
Can we add other places?
Yes. The route adapts to what you want to film. For a full day, I’ll give you the price when you book.
Is there halal food on the route?
Yes. I can plan the route with halal food stops and places to pray.