Tetsuhiro Terada - Sightseeing spots in Kansai region, Japan

Osaka Castle – Chuo-ku, Osaka

Osaka Castle (大阪城) is in Chuo-ku, Osaka. The area around Osaka Castle is a park, where is a relaxing place for citizens. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle of November to the beginning of December. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the end of March to the middle of April. Plum blossoms are best view about from the beggining to the end of February.

2022.12.11

Osaka

Komyo-in – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Komyo-in (光明院) is a temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. The garden is sublime and the cherry blossoms, azaleas, maples and moss are very beautiful. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the end of March to the beginning of April.

2022.12.11

Kyoto

Tofuku-ji – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Tofuku-ji (東福寺) is a temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Characteristic and aesthetic gardens are arranged in the north, south, east and west of Honbo (priests' living quarters). Tofuku-ji is a famous place of interest for autumn leaves. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November.

2022.12.11

Kyoto

Hikone Castle – Hikone, Shiga

Hikone Castle (彦根城) is in Hikone, Shiga. Tenshu (Castle keep) is designated as a national treasure. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the beginning to the middle of April. In April, special night visit will be held.

2022.12.11

Shiga

Todai-ji – Nara

Todai-ji (東大寺) is a temple in Nara, Japan. It is registered as a World Heritage Site. Great Buddha statue is overwhelming presence. Except Daibutsu, there are many superb Buddha statue in Daibutsu-den, Nandai-mon and Hokke-do.

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Nara

Tenju-an – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Tenju-an (天授庵) is a temple in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The garden which bamboo grove and the autumn leaves reflected on the part of surface of the water other than the lotus leaves are beautiful. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. In autumn, special night visit may be held.

2022.12.11

Kyoto

Nanzen-ji – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Nanzen-ji (南禅寺) is a temple in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Crimson maple in autumn and green maple in spring to summer are beautiful. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the end of March to the beginning of April.

2022.12.11

Kyoto

Enjo-ji – Nara

Enjo-ji (圓成寺) is a temple in Nara. In autumn, you can see the garden which autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water are beautiful. Autumn leaves are best view about from the beginning to the end of November.

2022.12.11

Nara

Hogon-in – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Hogon-in (宝厳院) is a temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. In the garden, you can stroll while admiring cherry blossom, moss, autumn leaves etc. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about the beginning of April. In autumn, special night visit will be held.

2022.12.11

Kyoto

Sokushu-in – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Sokushu-in (即宗院) is a temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Although it is not ordinarily open to the public, it may be open in spring and autumn. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November.

2022.12.11

Kyoto