[Kurama Temple] is known as the place of Ushiwakamaru's ascetic training and is the best power spot in Kyoto. From the Niomon Gate to the Kujukuori approach, Tenhorindo Hall, and finally to the main hall, you will be fascinated by the various expressions of the green maple leaves brought about by the rich nature of Mt. Kurama. In particular, the bright contrast between the red lanterns lined up along the approach to the stone steps from the Niomon Gate to the Fumeiden Hall and the deep green is spectacular.

Main hall opening hours / 9:00-16:15
Mountain fee/500 yen
Reihoden (Kuramayama Museum) Opening hours: 9:00-16:00
Reihoden (Mt. Kurama Museum) Closed: Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, then the next day), December 12th to the last day of February
Reihoden (Mt. Kurama Museum) admission fee: ¥200

Saimyoji Temple was founded in the Heian period by Chisen Shonin, the nephew of Kobo Daishi (Kukai). It is known for its natural scenery that changes with the seasons: cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn foliage in autumn, and snowscapes in winter. During the season of fresh greenery, you can enjoy both the green maple trees growing in the precincts and the red autumn leaves near the entrance at the same time.

Visiting hours/9:00-17:00
Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 400 yen for middle and high school students

[Jingoji Temple], which is related to Kukai, the founder of Japanese esoteric Buddhism, located halfway up Mount Takao. From in front of the main hall, the fresh greenery of the mountains of Kyoto, which Kukai and others must have seen, spreads out in front of you. From the maple trees that stand on both sides of the stairs, you will be captivated by the transparent blue maple leaves hanging down.

Visiting hours/9:00-16:00
Entrance fee: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary school students

[Koetsuji] is located in a scenic spot where an art village was built in the Edo period. The precincts are surrounded by plants that grow naturally, and it is also famous as a beautiful spot for the fresh greenery in early summer and the beautiful autumn leaves in autumn. From the garden, you can spend a relaxing time in beautiful nature with a view of Takagamine Sanzan nearby and Higashiyama in the distance and the city of Kyoto.

Visiting hours: 8:00-17:00 *Excluding autumn leaves season
Entrance fee/400 yen *Excluding autumn leaves season

[Rokuo-in] originates from the pagoda built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu at Hodo-ji Temple. Once you pass through the temple gate, the straight approach to the shrine is a spot where you can enjoy green maple leaves in early summer and autumn leaves in autumn. You can walk through a tunnel of natural beauty, with branches spreading out on both sides of the elegant stone-paved approach to the shrine.

Visiting hours/9:00-17:00
Entrance fee: 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students