Highlights

  • Thousands of maples lit up after dark
  • Reflections in the temple's Hojo pond
  • A historic temple known since the Heian era as 'Eikando of the maples'

Background & story

Eikando has been famed for its autumn maples since the Heian period, earning the saying 'Maples of Eikando.'

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Bus from Kyoto Stn / walk from Keage Stn　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
Paying
Evening light-up admission around 600-700 yen. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, date night

Good to know

The evening light-up is very popular — go right at opening or near closing to avoid the longest lines.

Getting there

Eikando (Zenrin-ji Temple), Kyoto — 48 Eikando-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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