Latest Kyoto Maple Updates: 3,000 Maple Leaves Dye Eikando in Red – A Romantic Scenery Straight Out of a Painting
Reporter Cai Wenjun / Reported and photographed in Japan
Japan’s maple leaf viewing season has arrived, with Kyoto being a particularly popular destination. This year’s foliage season is neither early nor late, falling right around mid-November. Many of Kyoto’s renowned maple-viewing spots have already reached their most beautiful moment. For example, at “Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple,” a sea of crimson leaves has dyed the entire temple grounds, resembling a freshly painted ukiyo-e print, attracting visitors from near and far.
▲ Current state of maple leaves at Kyoto’s Eikando.
▲ The maple leaves at Eikando are at their peak—wearing a kimono here makes for an incredibly atmospheric photo.
▲ This place is a popular check-in spot for those in the area.
Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple is a top maple-viewing spot in Kyoto and is now at its best. The solemn ancient temple and bluish-gray bridges, set against 3,000 maple trees, are reflected beautifully in the pond, creating a picturesque scene that enchants visitors strolling along the tree-lined paths, quickly filling up their camera memory. With the arrival of the foliage season, many travelers also don vibrant kimonos to walk along the paths, looking like elegant ladies straight out of a painting, creating their own autumn memories. The temple even designates a resting area where visitors can enjoy dango (sweet rice dumplings) and matcha while taking in the surrounding red leaves.
▲ The maple leaves at Eikando are currently stunning.
▲ The interior of the café is a popular spot for taking photos. (Strong recommendation)
▲ The resting area at Eikando, where you can enjoy sweets while viewing the maple leaves.
From now until December 9th, Eikando will also be open in the evening, using warm, yellow lighting to illuminate the maple leaves, creating a magical atmosphere that showcases a completely different, breathtaking beauty compared to the daytime. If you’ve planned a trip to Kyoto this autumn, consider setting aside half a day to admire the temple’s unique daytime and nighttime maple leaf views.
Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple
Address: 48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Maple leaf season ticket: 1,000 yen
Nighttime illumination ticket: 600 yen
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