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too much to seeSeason: late November to early December
Rokuo-in Temple
The origin of this temple is the pagoda of Hodananji Temple, which was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1379. The approach straight after passing through the temple gate is a highlight of the autumn foliage. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Daikakuji Temple
Also called Saga Gosho, this is the head temple of the Daikakuji school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Visitors can see various expressions of autumn leaves, such as maple leaves reflected on the surface of Osawa Pond. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Tenryu temple
It was built by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339. The Sogen Pond Garden, which retains the atmosphere of those days, changes its appearance depending on the season, and is tinted with autumn leaves in fall. -
too much to seeSeason: late October to early December
Nison-in Temple
This temple is closely associated with Honen Shonin. The approach to the temple past the main gate is called "Baba of Autumn Leaves" and is famous for its autumn foliage. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Jojakkoji Temple
The name [Jojakkoji Temple] derives from a Buddhist term meaning the most idealistic of all the worlds where Buddha lives. In autumn, the approach to the temple is decorated with autumn leaves. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Nonomiya Shrine
Nomiya Shrine is known as the god of marriage. In autumn, the sky is decorated with maple trees, and the contrast with the black wooden torii gate is fantastic. -
too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
Daihikaku Senkoji Temple
This Zen temple is located halfway up Arashiyama after climbing a series of stone steps. In the fall, the temple overlooks the Kamearashi-kyo Gorge, which is colored a brilliant red. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Gio-ji Temple
A temple of the Daikakuji school of Shingon Buddhism, famous for the tragic love story in "The Tale of the Heike. In autumn, the moss garden is covered with many scattered autumn leaves. -
too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
Hogon-in Temple
One of the Tenryu-ji temple's pagoda temples. Normally closed to the public, it is open for special viewing from early October and illuminated in November during the fall foliage season. -
too much to seeSeason Mid-November to early December
Sagano Romantic Train
Popular sightseeing train [Sagano Trolley Train]. You can luxuriously enjoy the dynamic and fantastic autumn leaves of the Hozugawa River Gorge from the train window.
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