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Autumn Foliage · November

Eikando Temple

Starts in ~2 wksTemple
永観堂(禅林寺) · Autumn Foliage · Kyoto & Kansai
Autumn leaves at Eikando Temple, 48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
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About this spot

Known for centuries as "Momiji no Eikando", with about 3,000 maples around its hillside halls, pagoda and Hojo Pond. In autumn the temple opens in the evening with the trees lit up (separate ticket). Entry about 1,000 yen during the autumn treasure exhibition.

Getting there

Nearest station
15 min walk from Keage Station (Tozai Line)
Address
48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
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