Eikan-do Zenrin-ji
temple
永観堂 禅林寺
The evening illumination in November is the draw. Lit maples reflect in the garden pond, and the pagoda glows against the dark sky. Crowds peak mid-month. A weeknight visit gives you the same view with more room to breathe. The main hall holds a rare Buddha statue looking back over its shoulder.
Kyoto's premier autumn foliage temple. The night illumination in November is worth the 600 yen. Come on a weeknight.
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