The temple grounds of Nanzen-ji (南禅寺) and Eikando (永観堂) is another of Kyoto’s most popular autumn colors (koyo) spots.
They are located at the base of Kyoto’s forested Higashiyama mountains.

Photo: J Matsumoto

A good time to see autumn leaves is mid-November.
Shooting date: 20 November 2014

Nanzen-ji Zen Temple

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

the Sanmon Gate / Photo: J Matsumoto

Aqueduct / Photo: J Matsumoto

Eikando Tmple

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Photo: J Matsumoto

Access

15-20 minute walk from the nearest subway station, Keage (蹴上) Station on the Tozai Line.

Nanzen-ji and Eikando, Kyoto

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