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Season Mid to late NovemberEikando (Zenrinji Temple)
Built in 853. It has been called "Eikando of maple trees" since ancient times, and is famous for its autumn foliage, with approximately 3,000 maple trees in brilliant color.Google Map -
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Season Mid to late NovemberReikanji Temple
Reikanji Temple is also known as the "temple of camellias. The temple is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public twice a year, in spring and fall, when the temple grounds are decorated with azaleas and camellias in spring and Japanese maples and maple trees in fall.Google Map -
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Season Mid-November to early DecemberShinnyodo
Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple is a temple of the Tendai sect, and its official name is [Shinsho Gokuraku-ji Temple]. Founded in 984 (Eikan 2). It is also known as a famous place for autumn leaves.Google Map -
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Period early to late NovemberHeian Shrine
From mid-November, maple trees begin to change color in the shrine's grounds, including the shrine garden, which covers an area of about 10,000 m2.Google Map -
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Time of year Mid-November to late NovemberKurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple
The origin of this temple is a hermitage built by Honen Shonin. During the fall foliage season, the tunnel of autumn leaves and the three-story pagoda at the back of the tunnel create an exceptional view.Google Map

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