- Watch out for the monkeys, they are mean and they will attack you for food. Do not look at the moneys.
- I would dedicated a half a day for this site, especially if you want to hike to the top of the mountain. If you don't have that much time, check out the main shrine and then walk down the two dense, parallel rows of gates called Senbon Torii. (Can't miss it, it's the first part of all the tori gates.) Then maybe climb up to the half way summit - it's only 30-45 minutes hike up.
- There is no need to see the top of the mountain. Not much of a sight, no stunning views of Kyoto, and honestly we didn't even know what we were looking at, it all looks the same at that point.
- And last but not least, a little diagram how to use a Japanese toilet. HA! Enjoy!