A peek through the viewing window of one of the temple's rest houses (Photo: Mandy Bartok)

Autumn Scenery of Eikando

One of Kyoto's most stunning temples for fall foliage

Mandy Bartok   - 1 min read

Neighboring Nanzen-ji always draws huge crowds for its autumn leaf displays but those in the know head slightly north to Eikando, where the maples blaze both around the Hojo Pond and up to the temple's two-story pagoda on the hillside. Eikando can be crowded so aim to visit on a weekday if possible. Show up when they first open and you'll have your pick of photo opportunities. Admission goes up to ¥1000 in autumn, but the beauty here far outweighs the price of entry.

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok @mandy.bartok

Japan resident for 10 years, with time spent in Okinawa, Kumamoto and Tokyo.