Eikando with approximately 3,000 maple trees in color
It is the grand head temple of the Seizan Zenrin-ji school of the Jodo sect and was founded in 853. "Momiji
It is so famous for its autumn leaves that it is called Eikando, and the green maple leaves are refreshing in early summer. You can see the city from the Tahoto pagoda on the hill. The principal image, Amida Nyorai, looks back. It is called 'Mikaeri Amida' because of its appearance.
Eikando (Zenrin-ji Temple)
075-761-0007
48 Eikando-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
3 minutes' walk from Nanzenji-Eikando-michi City Bus Stop
9am-Last reception 4pm
Admission: 600 yen (1000 yen during the autumn temple treasure exhibition)
Closing dates : Open year round
WEBSITE : http://www.eikando.or.jp/
