[Bishamondo] has a long history as a monzeki temple of the Tendai sect. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's mother, Omandokoro, enshrined it in Osaka Castle, and after its completion, Kitamandokoro, his wife, enshrined it at Kodaiji Temple. The stone steps that lead to the Imperial Envoy Gate, which is famous for its maple leaves, are also surrounded by deep greenery, providing a soothing sight.

Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 (reception closes at 16:30) *Changes depending on the season
Admission fee: 500 yen for adults, 400 yen for high school students, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students

Komyo-ji is the place where Honen preached the Nembutsu for the first time. In recent years, it has become known nationwide as a famous place for autumn leaves, but the fresh green maple that wraps around the women's slope and the maple approach boasts a different beauty from the autumn leaves. The precincts are wide and you can meet various expressions of blue maple.

Visiting hours: free (gates close at 6:00 p.m.) *Mieido 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except during the fall foliage season
Admission fee: Free *Except during the fall foliage season

[Kyoto Botanical Garden] is Japan's first public comprehensive botanical garden and boasts one of the largest scales in the country. The lush camphor trees near the main gate welcome you in a refreshing way. In the pond around Nakaragi no Mori, green maple leaves are reflected on the surface of the water, and together with the surrounding moss, it creates a mysterious atmosphere. Enjoy seasonal flowers and the fresh green of various trees while taking a leisurely stroll through the vast garden.

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry: 16:00) Viewing greenhouse: 10:00-16:00 (Last entry: 15:30)
Admission fee/viewing greenhouse entrance fee: 200 yen for adults, 150 yen for high school students, free for junior high school students and younger

An urban oasis close to Kyoto Station [Umekoji Park]. In the fresh green season Suzaku-no-niwa, the waterfall surrounded by green maple leaves and the moss on the rocks create a refreshing feeling. Around the Furin Bridge, which connects the Kawahara Playground, the Suzaku Garden, and the Forest of Life, the green tunnels of green maple trees create a beautiful view of the sunlight filtering through the foliage.

Admission time: Free, Suzaku Garden/Forest of Life 9:00-17:00 (reception closes at 16:30)
Closed: Open all year round, Suzaku Garden and Forest of Life closed on Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the next weekday) and year-end and New Year holidays
Admission: Free, Suzaku Garden/Forest of Life: 200 yen required