Search by scene Autumn special viewing
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AobaSeason Mid to late November
Eikando (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 -
AobaSeason Mid to late November
Komyoji Temple
The head temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect, famous throughout Japan in recent years for its autumn foliage. The vast precincts of the temple are dyed bright red, overwhelming visitors.Google Map -
beginning to colorSeason Mid-November to early December
Enkoji Temple
This temple was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1601. The autumn leaves in the garden, which can be viewed while sitting on a seat in the shoin (drawing room), are as beautiful as if they were a painting.Google Map -
AobaTime of year Late November to mid-December
Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
Former villa of the wealthy merchant Mitsui family, open to the public since 2016 (Heisei 28), with special openings of normally closed areas held during limited periods such as autumn.Google Map -
AobaSeason Late November to early December
Myoshinji Temple
Tazo-in Temple is located just west of the south main gate of Myoshin-ji Temple. The beautiful and elegant garden is tinted red with autumn leaves in fall.Google Map -
AobaTime of year Mid-November to late November
Kurodani 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 -
AobaSeason Late November to early December
Yangkuji Temple
The temple was founded in 806 (Daido-gen) in the early Heian period (794-1185). During the fall foliage season, trees such as maples and maple trees turn brilliant colors.Google Map -
AobaSeason Mid to late November
Myokenji Temple
Myokenji Temple was not open to the public until a few years ago. It is still a little-known spot for viewing the autumn leaves.Google Map -
beginning to colorPeriod early to late November
Sennyu-ji Temple
The head temple of the Sennyuji School of Shingon Buddhism. A stroll in the autumn foliage season is also recommended, when the halls and precincts are enveloped by trees in red hues.Google Map -
AobaSeason Mid-November to early December
Shokokuji Temple
Shokokuji Temple is the head temple of the Shokokuji School of the Rinzai Sect. The highlight of the temple is the Karesansui (dry landscape garden) Kaisando-Teien, which is open for special viewing only during the fall foliage season.Google Map -
beginning to colorSeason 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.Google Map -
AobaSeason Mid to late November
Reikanji 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