Eikan-do temple in Kyoto has more than 1,100 years of history and is dedicated to “Amida”. The temple is also well-known as “Eikan-do in Maple Leaves”.
Enko-ji Temple / Kyoto
Enko-ji is located in northern Kyoto. It provides lovely views of greenery in summer and stunning autumn colours in late November.
Autumn colours: maple leaf viewing spots in Osaka/Nara/Kyoto
Japan is also famous for autumn colour. the best viewing spots for maple leaves with historical site in Kansai area including famous spots to hidden spots.
Muro-ji Temple (室生寺) / Nara
Muro-ji is a large temple located in the mountain Muro-yama, where the temple stands, has been considered a holy place since ancient times.
Hase-dera Temple / Nara
Hase-dera Temple, located in the the mountains east of the Asuka region, Nara, situated in a valley has over 30 buildings built up along the hillside.
Jojakko-ji Temple (常寂光寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
This mountainside Jojakko-ji was founded in 1596, is famous for autumn leaves. The temple has a quiet atmosphere, with small, attractive buildings and gates.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺) / Kyoto
Visit Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, famous for its stunning wooden stage Kiyomizu-no-butai, attracting over 5 million visitors every year.
Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Daikaku-ji Temple in northern Kyoto’s Sagano district was originally Emperor Saga’s detached palace, now a serene historic temple and garden.
Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Tenryu-ji is located in Arashiyama. Sogen-chi garden is a fine blend of aristocratic tradition and Zen culture, displaying the beauty of the four seasons.
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine (北野天満宮) / Kyoto
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine, enshrining Sugawara Michizane, is famous for plum blossom viewing in spring and vibrant autumn leaves in Kyoto.
Osaka Castle(大阪城) and Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, is Osaka’s iconic landmark, and Osaka Castle Park is a top hanami spot for cherry blossom viewing each spring.
Ohara Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) / Kyoto
Sanzen-in temple is located in the Ohara area, Kyoto. You can enjoy walking on the pass along maple and cedar trees ,a moss garden with a tranquil atmosphere.