Nizonin was built in the Heian period of Japan and is named after two Buddha statues, Sakyamuni Tathagata and Amitabha Tathagata. The walk from the main gate to the main hall is about 200 meters long. During autumn, the red leaves are flying on both sides and the scenery is picturesque. It has become a must-visit place for autumn maple viewing in Kyoto. The autumn scenery here is particularly charming and makes people forget to leave. In addition to the autumn leaves shrine, there are many hidden attractions worth exploring in Nizonin. When planning a day trip to Arashiyama, it is recommended to include this place in your itinerary and walk from Jōjikoji Temple. It is comfortable and relaxing along the way.
How to get to Arashiyama Nizono-in Temple in Kyoto?
There are many famous places for red leaves in Arashiyama area. When planning your itinerary, Nisouin Temple is one of the attractions not to be missed. To get to this beautiful spot, you can take the JR Sagano Line and get off at Saga Arashiyama Station and walk for about 15 minutes. Another option is to take the city bus, get off at Sagagaokado-mae Station, and walk about 10 minutes to Nizonin. Convenient transportation makes Nizonin an ideal stopping point on your Arashiyama maple viewing itinerary. Whether you are walking or taking public transportation, you can easily visit this beautiful red leaf scenery.
▲ We walked all the way from Changjiguang Temple.
▲ I'm tired of walking, just pick a small shop and sit down for a while.
▲Buy tickets to enter, ready to explore the beauty of the red leaves in Erzunin.
▲ The warm sun and blue sky in the autumn radiate warmth.
Kyoto Nizonoin History Classroom.
The so-called "Two Buddhas" in the name of Erzun-in refers to the two Buddha statues of "Sakyamuni Tathagata" and "Amitabha Tathagata" enshrined inside. In ancient times, Master Jikuaku was ordered by Emperor Saga to open the mountain in the Chenghe period (834-847 AD). Immediately after the Onin Rebellion (1467-1477 AD), all the halls were burned down, but they were later rebuilt and preserved to the present day, and this is what we see today.
▲ Many Japanese tourists are photography enthusiasts.
▲ The maple leaves are colorful at this time.
▲ This Hongye Sandao also has another famous name "Hongye Racecourse".
▲ The weather is good, everyone grasps the time when the sun is shining.
▲ May wish to look up at the sky.
▲ We are lucky, the number of tourists is not as crowded as expected.
▲ Every time I go to a temple, I will buy a guard and go back to commemorate it.
▲ In order to wait for this picture, I waited for about 15 minutes to take the picture!
▲ After visiting Nizonin, eat a bowl of hot soba noodles nearby, and prepare to fight Yefeng again!
Xinshou Village’s exclusive Kyoto maple viewing itinerary guide
After an intensive 9-day maple viewing trip in Keihan, I went to Kyoto again the following year. This time I arranged a 10-day maple-themed itinerary, aiming to make up for the regret of not being able to collect all the famous places for maple leaves last time. With the birth of Little Hamburg, and looking back on the compact journey that year, even I can’t help but be surprised. Now, I would like to share these experiences with those travelers who are energetic and love red leaves, as a reference for maple viewing itinerary planning, hoping to help you harvest beautiful memories during your autumn trip in Kyoto. .
Further reading▶ 10 days and 9 nights Kyoto maple viewing guide: famous places, exhibitions and shopping
Kyoto Nisonin Temple
- Address: 27 Nagagamicho, Saga Nizonin Gate, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
- Phone: 075-861-0687
- Opening hours: 9: 00-16: 30
- Ticket price: 500 yen for adults, free for elementary school students and younger
- Official website: https://nisonin.jp/
