Eikando Zenrinji Temple provides a contemplative natural environment for the worshippers, monks, and tourists who pay visits to meditate and offer daily prayers. This Buddhist temple of the Jodu-shu sect dates back to the turn of the 10th century and has been gradually built and rebuilt over the centuries. Climb the temple's tower to appreciate the best views of landscaped raked-sand gardens and Japanese maple trees. Don't miss the famous Amida Buddha statue, which allegedly looked over its shoulder at a slow-moving monk during a ritual in 1082 and stayed in that position ever since. Make Eikando Zenrinji Temple a part of your Kyoto vacation plans using our Kyoto visit planner.
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One of famous autumn leaves temple. Here is special to maintain trees during year for autumn season. It’s said water is impotent for red leaves if few rain they put water to a lot of trees. There are.... more
One of famous autumn leaves temple. Here is special to maintain trees during year for autumn season. It’s said water is impotent for red leaves if few rain they put water to a lot of trees. There are.... more »
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A temple that stretches above you with fabulous views over the city from the observation point at the top. Autumn is a great time to visit - the temple is rightly famous for the beauty of its...
A temple that stretches above you with fabulous views over the city from the observation point at the top. Autumn is a great time to visit - the temple is rightly famous for the beauty of its... more »
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The December month is best for visit here .A colourful atmosphere nearby here. The best season of red maple was already over and around 50% of leaves had fallen down. Yet, it was still worth visiting and you can enjoy both colored maple trees and red pretty carpet on the ground. The precinct was very big and many steep stairs to go up the hill, from where you can see the panorama view of Kyoto city. Another good thing to visit here after the peak season is there are less people and more quiet and peaceful time can be expected.
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Wow! What a spectacular display ,11 out of 10 for the autumn leave foliage. If you have only 2 days in Kyoto in the autumn this is a must to place . We were pretty lucky to catch the autumn leaves . Don’t miss the hike up to the pagoda , this will give you panoramic view of the surrounding .
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