JAL Staff Recommendation | The Perfect Way to Beat the Summer Heat in Kyoto

| The Perfect Way to Beat the Summer Heat in Kyoto. Welcome to our new column #JALStaffRecommendations#, where insiders share travel inspiration! This edition’s recommender is JIANG san from the Shanghai Cabin Crew Team 🎉 ==============Main Content=============== How to escape the scorching summer heat? I recommend a day trip to Sanzen-in Temple + Kifune Shrine in Kyoto. Surrounded by lush greenery and hidden mountain streams and waterfalls, this journey offers both visual and physical relief from the summer heat. If you’ve already visited the crowded Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha, why not take more time to explore Kyoto’s verdant landscapes and experience the traditional Japanese summer? 🎐 🍃🍃 Sanzen-in Temple One of the three major Tendai sect temples. Nestled among green mountains and clear waters, it’s a short walk from the bus stop along a stream. ✔ Meditate and copy Buddhist scriptures in the temple. ✔ Sip matcha tea while enjoying wagashi sweets in the serene garden. 🍵 📣 Attention stamp collectors! The temple has six stamp stations. Collect all six cute Jizo stamps and exchange them for a special gift at the Golden Fudo Hall! 🎁 On your way back, pick up some Kyoto pickles as unique and affordable souvenirs. 🍃🍃 Kifune Shrine 【Why Visit?】 ✔ The lantern-lined staircase at the main shrine is incredibly photogenic. ✔ Try the water fortune slips—a uniquely Japanese experience where messages appear when dipped in water. ✔ Enjoy Kyoto’s summer specialties: nagashi somen (flowing noodles) and kawadoko dining (riverside cuisine). 【Tips】 1> Nagashi somen is only served until noon and sells out quickly. 2> Kawadoko dining requires reservations. But don’t worry if you can’t book—any riverside restaurant lets you sit on tatami by the stream for photos. 📸 🚗 How to Get There Fly from Shanghai Pudong to Osaka on JAL JL894 ✈ Take the train to Kyoto Station 🚎 👉 To Sanzen-in Temple: ① Take Kyoto Bus 17 to Ohara and walk. ② Take the Karasuma Line to Kokusaikaikan Station, transfer to Bus 19 to Ohara, and walk. 👉 To Kifune Shrine: ① From Ohara Station, take Bus 55 to Kibuneguchi, then transfer to a shuttle bus. *Limited bus schedules—check times in advance. ② Take a taxi directly to Kifune Shrine (~20 mins, ~¥4,000). *Saves time, ideal for families with kids or elderly. Now’s the perfect time to book! Round-trip flights from Shanghai ⇔ Osaka start at just ¥650* (excl. taxes). Fly with JAL and start your cool summer getaway ✈ 👉 Promo Details Click our profile to visit the JAL Official Flagship Store for more info.