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We have carefully selected some of the best places to visit that are within a 5-minute walk from the nearest station and easy to stop by from our autumn foliage specials. Please make use of this information for sightseeing in Kyoto to avoid bus congestion.

From the best places to view the autumn leaves to the worst spots, we will guide you along with the best time to view the leaves.

Information on lighting up
Zuishin-in Temple is a temple associated with Ono no Komachi and known for its beautiful autumn leaves and plum blossoms. The temple is known for its autumn foliage and plum blossoms, and is also known as a temple associated with Ono no Komachi. In addition, there are many other attractions such as fusuma-e (sliding door paintings) by a contemporary artist that are attracting attention as a photo spot.
Experience Shakyo and Shabutsu copying
Reception hours/9:00-14:00
Time required: 1 to 2 hours (depending on the type of Buddha you choose)
Dedication fee / 2,000 yen (including entrance fee)
How to apply: Call (same-day applications accepted) *There are cases when the experience is not available due to Buddhist memorial services or events.
In 1202 (Kennin 2), Minamoto no Yoriie donated the temple grounds, and Eisai, the founder of the Rinzai sect, opened it as the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto and one of Kyoto's five great temples.
The Hojo garden, the courtyard, and the garden of ○, △, △, and □ are beautiful gardens with a sense of dryness. You can also experience sutra copying and zazen meditation, so you can spend some time with yourself.
Zazen Experience
Schedule/Confirmation required on the hospital's website.
Duration: 90 minutes (preparatory exercises, explanation of zazen, zazen, Dharma talk)
Fee: 2,000 yen (including visit to the Gohonzon, tour of the garden, and free meditation) *Photographing of the garden is permitted.
Application method: WEB or by phone (Applications accepted up to 1 hour before the start time)
Other/Insect repellent, sweat towels, and water are recommended during the summer season.
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