Search by scene Autumn special viewing
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too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Unryu-in Temple
Built as a branch temple of Sennyu-ji Temple. The autumn leaves can be enjoyed from the rooms with "Shikishi no mado", "Enlightenment no mado", and "Lost window". -
too much to seeSeason 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. -
too much to seeSeason 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. -
too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
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. -
too much to seeSeason Late November to early December
Toji Temple
Founded in 796 (Enryaku 15) as a temple for national protection. Known for its beautiful autumn foliage, the contrast between the leaves and the five-story pagoda is a must-see. -
too much to seeSeason Mid to late November
Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzenin Temple is one of the five monasteries of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. The leaves usually change color from mid to late November, and the maple trees in Juhokuen turn brilliant colors. -
too much to seeSeason 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. -
too much to seeSeason 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. -
too much to seePeriod 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. -
too much to seeSeason 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. -
too much to see
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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too much to seeSeason 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.