Seizanjodoshu Sohonzan Komyoji Temple

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Famous for the brilliant late fall colors of the Japanese maples that line its approach, Komyoji Temple is the seventh sacred site of the Kyoto Rakusai Kannon pilgrimage. The grounds cover about 66,000 square meters and encompass 32 temple buildings. On the second Sunday of the month they hold a tea ceremony for the public in their Hirotaniken tea room. The temple is popular for taking some time out while watching the plums and weeping cherry trees in spring and the maple leaves turning in autumn.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Nagaokakyoushi Ao Saijou Inside 26-1 Map
Area: Katsura / Nishiyama Area
Phone: 0759550002
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [climbing fee] High school students or more 1,000yen (Reiwa 3/11/13-12/5)
Parking Lot: Not available * Please use the JR Nagaokakyo Station West Parking Lot
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet)
Note: * Please use a public institution. There is no parking lot nearby.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Top 42 Autumn Color Spot in Kyoto

Kyoto | Spiritual Spots

Review

Great for fall and spring

Reviewed : 2022.05.03

popular spot for autumn in west Kyoto.need bus or cabs to visit, but it worth to visit.Tunnel of leaves and photogenic temple halls.it is great for spring season, and free admission.
Great in Season. Otherwise pretty ordinary.

Reviewed : 2019.06.08

Obviously, from the number of Japanese maples around, it is to be view in the Autumn. Cold comfort for me going in May as simply green, green and more green. Im sure it looks great in season, but...
浄土門根元地、西山浄土宗の総本山でした

Reviewed : 2023.03.30

紅葉時期にはかなり早かったが、セット旅行の一環として、また又、ここへ連れて来られた。が、今日は桜が満開、紅葉時期にライトアップ時間は有料とか云ってぼったくられることを思えば、桜の方が綺麗に感じた。寺院そのものは、前評判みたいに広くもないし、堂塔も数はたかが知れている。唯一、法然上人さんを荼毘に臥したと云う由緒ある場所はそれなりに良かったが・・。何をするにも高くつきそうな寺院で、金持ちが好みそうな雰...