Eikando Zenrin-ji
Eikando Zenrin-ji is one of the best places to travel in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Here're guides for attractions, hours, access, map, spots nearby, and photos of Eikando Zenrin-ji posted by Japanese travelers in the know.
Infomation
Name
Eikando Zenrin-ji
Address
48 Eikando-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-761-0007
Hours
9:00-17:00
Best Time
Autumn Colors: from the middle of November to the early December
How to get there
15 min walk from Keage Station. By bus, 25 min from Kyoto Station or 10 min from Sanjo-keihan Station to Nanzanji Eikando. Free parking area is available.
Parking
No parking area
Reviews
Beautiful Garyu-ro Hallway Enveloped In Fresh VerdureEikando Zenrin-ji
Although Eikando could be very crowded with many tourists in the season of autumn leaves, you can see around calmly now in the fresh greens for there're fewer visitors. In the precinct of Eikando, you must see the beautifully curved Garyu-ro (Hallway Of Lying Dragon: named after its ceiling which is similar to a dragon's back).
Autumn In Kyoto. Must Visit 'Japanese Scarlet Maple Leaves Of Eikando'Eikando Zenrin-ji
Japanese maple tree is called 'momiji'. In Kyoto, Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple is well known for its scarlet 'momiji'. You can have a feeling that impressive red and yellow fill up all of your sight.
The Whole Precinct Dyed In Red. Eikando, Famous For Its Autumn ColorsEikando Zenrin-ji
The Momiji maple tree dyed in red welcomes us at the entrance gate. There're 3000 maple trees, and the world commanding 360 degrees of autumn colors is so impressive. The reflections of maple leaves and Gokuraku Bridge on the pond is specially beautiful. When you visit here, you must see the light-up, too!
