亮点
- 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'
由来与背景
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
温馨提示
The evening light-up is very popular — go right at opening or near closing to avoid the longest lines.
交通
Eikando (Zenrin-ji Temple), Kyoto — 48 Eikando-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto