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
Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, every year more than 5 million people visit, is famous for its wooden stage “Kiyomizu-no-butai”
Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Daikaku-ji Temple is located in the northern part of Kyoto, Sagano. It was originally built as the detached palace of Emperor Saga to enjoy the calm area.
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 enshrines Sugawara Michizane as the god or patron saint of scholarship. The shrine is famous for viewing plum blossoms and autumn leaves.
Osaka Castle(大阪城) and Osaka Castle Park
Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka, was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Osaka castle park is very popular hanami spot during the cherry blossom season.
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.