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Tahoto Pagoda and Gekkoden Hall at Gokokuji temple in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leaves

Side of Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leaves

Rear of Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leaves

Going down the main drag (Chuo-dori) of Akihabara.

Large and small electronics shops line the main drag on both sides.

In autumn, we see fall leaves, a most appropriate sight in Akihabara because "Akihabara" means "Autumn leaves field."

Another grand grave

Cemetary behind the temple

More fall leaves in Akihabara

On Sundays, the main drag is closed off to vehicular traffic, allowing us pedestrians to walk on the road.

Gingko tree in fall

The other side of the bridge is a trail to a nearby village.

Railing broken by snow.

Tree keeled over.

Bell tower 鐘楼（付梵鐘）

Torii at a Buddhist temple

Ishiyama-dera is also noted for autumn leaves.

Lots of autumn colors in Ishiyama-dera.

The temple is built along the Echi River. Admission 500 yen.

Echi River

Eigenji is accessible by bus taking 30-40 min. from Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line or from Hyakusaiji Temple.

Most visitors come from Kansai Region.

First go up these steps.

For the elderly, these many, but not impossible, steps might be difficult. Enjoy the fall colors in Nov.

Boy monk with eyeglasses at Eigenji Temple, Shiga.

Stone statues

Came a little too early.

Lit up at night.

About Sanmon Gate.

Eigenji Hondo temple hall. Built in 1765. Higashi-Omi, Shiga

Eikando is a Jodo-shu Buddhist temple famous for autumn foliage, especially red maples. One of Kyoto's most photogenic spots for fall leaves.

When you first enter Eikando temple in Kyoto, this is what you see. A hint of more to come.

This path of maples would be redder a several days earlier. Path to Miei-do Hall.

Everywhere you look in Eikando is so utterly photogenic, or should I say paint-genic since they didn’t have cameras when the temple was built. Everywhere looks like a scene from a classic Japanese painting.

Even the shape and placement of the trees are so artistic.

Eigenji Temple

Eikando temple, Kyoto

Whoever landscaped or designed the temple grounds was an artistic genius.

Main entrance to the temple.

Courtyard garden

Courtyard garden seen from the Shaka-do Hall.

Roof of the Mieei-do Hall.We were not allowed to photograph inside the temple buildings.

Amida-do Hall

Temple bell

Yasuragi Kannon at Eikando

Yasuragi Kannon statue at the bottom of the steps of Amida-do Hall.

Miei-do Hall (Daiden)

Hojo-ike Pond. Notice the two-story pagoda (Tahoto) in the distance.

Hojo-ike Pond. The two-story pagoda (Tahoto) in the distance.

The two-story pagoda (Tahoto) is a short climb up the stairs. Worth the view.

View from the two-story pagoda on the hillside. This would be a sea of red during the peak period. I have to come back here.

View from the two-story Tahoto pagoda on the hillside at Eikando.

Bridge to Benten-shima on Hojo-ike Pond.

Miei-do Hall in the distance.

Gasen-do Hall

Eikando

Bridge to Benten-shima on Hojo-ike Pond.

Eikando

JPN Cafe

They also had a rest area where they served tea and sweets amid the foliage. Brisk business.

Eikando

Eikando, Kyoto

I was a few days too late to see the peak. Will return again in autumn.

There were a few maple (momiji) trees along the way.

Although I was rewarded with these red maples, one-hour is kind of a long walk. Slight uphill too.

Finally, the Enakyo sign.

Enakyo marker sign.

From the bus stop, there's a short path down to the riverside.

Cross the road and there's the starting point to explore Enakyo. Building on the left is the Visitors' Center.

Map of Enakyo. There's a sightseeing boat pier on the left, a few hotels, and a small spit of land that is Sazanami Park, one main attraction.

Most tourists visiting Enakyo will first arrive here, a short walk from the bus stop and parking lot. The "Y" is missing here. Maybe it was designed to have a human posing as the "Y" in a selfie.

On the left is a pier for sightseeing boats taking tourists to see the unusual rock formations on the gorge. Cruise is 30 min. and fare is ¥1,500. Runs often during autumn. https://www.tohsyoh.jp/ship

On the right is Sazanami Park lined with autumn maple leaves in November and cherry blossoms in spring. Everything is within a short walk. These photos were taken in November.

Enakyo Visitors Center has tourist information counter and air-conditioned rest area with tables and chairs.

Inside Enakyo Visitors Center.

Sights in Enakyo Gorge.

Sights and wildlife in Enakyo Gorge.

Gift shops at Enakyo.

Entering Sazanami Park lined with red maple trees in autumn. "Sazanami" means "water ripples."

Sazanami Park has a small peninsula with a walking path lined with maple trees (and cherry trees).

Entering Sazanami Park lined with red maple leaves in mid-November.

Left side of Sazanami Park facing the boat pier.

The park has two levels. Lower level is a path along the riverside, and this upper level is a park-like lawn.

Approaching the tip of Sazanami Park.

Rocks on the tip of Sazanami Park.

View of Kiso River from the tip of Sazanami Park. Right below Shinonome Ohashi Bridge (東雲大橋) in the distance is Oi Dam built in 1924 as Japan's first hydroelectric dam. The dam created this reservoir in Ena Gorge.