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Autumn Foliage · November

Ishiyama-dera Temple

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石山寺 · Autumn Foliage · Kyoto & Kansai
Autumn leaves at Ishiyama-dera Temple, 1-1-1 Ishiyamadera, Otsu, Shiga

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About this spot

A temple built on great outcrops of rock above the Seta River, where Murasaki Shikibu is said to have begun The Tale of Genji. In late November it opens in the evening with the maples lit up. Entry 600 yen.

Getting there

Nearest station
10 min walk from Ishiyamadera Station (Keihan)
Address
1-1-1 Ishiyamadera, Otsu, Shiga
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