Entsu-ji Temple, located north of Kyoto is home to a beautiful dry garden with the borrowed scenery of the sacred Mount Hiei-zan.
Hoki-ji Temple / Nara
Hoki-ji, located in Nara surrounded by rice paddies and cosmos fields, is one of the 7 temples erected by Prince Shotoku, and a part of the World Heritage Site.
Hannya-ji Temple / Nara
Hannya-ji, located to the north of Todai-ji Temple in Nara is famous as cosmos temple. In Autumn, countless beautiful cosmos flowers are in full bloom.
Koyasan (高野山) / Wakayama
Koyasan, the World Heritage site, one of the greatest Buddhist centers in Japan is the peaceful site with over 100 temples and rich nature.
Ushitaki-san Daiitoku-ji Temple/ Osaka
Daiitoku-ji Temple, located in the mountain of Ushitakiyama, Kishiwada City of Osaka is a famous for autumn color, beautiful waterfalls and silky smooth bath.
Ryoan-ji Temple/ Kyoto
The World Heritage Site, Ryoan-ji, located near Kinkaku-ji, is well known for its zen style rock garden. This simple rock garden is more complex than it seems.
Seiryo-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Seiryo-ji, located in Kyoto Arashiyama is also known as the Saga-no-shaka-do. You can see attractive architecture and a unique statue along with autumn color.
Shoryaku-ji Temple/ Nara
Shoryaku-ji, an ancient temple, located on the Bodaisen mountain in Nara is called as the “Village of Brocade”, to offer an amazing scenery with autumn color.
Kogen-ji Temple/ Hyogo
Kogen-ji, located in Tanba-city, Hyogo is known as the historical zen temple and “Tenmoku maple”. It’s one of the best spots of red maple leaves in the area.
Negoro-ji Temple/ Wakayama
Negoro-ji, an ancient temple, located in the sacred Katsuragi mountains in Wakayama is enhanced by the seasonal colors. You can explore a national trasure.
Keisoku-ji Temple/ Shiga
Keisoku-ji, located in Nagahama of Shiga, an old abandoned temple is known for its beautiful “red carpet” approach, created by the falling red maple leaves.
Eigen-ji Temple/ Shiga
Eigen-ji, located along the gorge of the Echi-gawa river in Shiga is a beautiful spot for autumn foliage. 3,000 maple trees color the whole mountain in red.