Gio-ji Temple is located within the Arashiyama trail in Kyoto. The green moss in the temple is self-contained with various plantings and bamboo forests. However, the color is different after the fall. The red leaves fall on the moss to present a contrast, perhaps during the maple season. Close to the end, there are not too many tourists, but we love this atmosphere.
Overview of the fall foliage spots in Arashiyama
In autumn, most of the temples in this area of Arashiyama are famous for autumn leaves. According to our experience, no matter how strong the feet are, it is difficult to run all the attractions in one day. The marks on the map are the results of two day trips. I believe there are many more. I couldn't visit everywhere, so I had to wait for the little burger to be a little bigger before I could arrange the maple viewing journey.If you want to refer to the list of famous places for autumn leaves in Arashiyama, you can crawl here to find information. (→ Kyoto Maple Viewing Spots)
▲ The star mark on the left is the sights visited.
▲ The entrance of Gioji Temple.
▲ The price of the worship package offered by the monastery.
Brief introduction of Gioji Temple and experience of viewing autumn leaves
The temple appeared in the book "Heike Monogatari," which records that he was beloved by Hei Kiyomori, the dancing girl Giowang, and watched him leave the capital with empathy and leave the capital to become a nun with his mother and sister. Therefore, it is widely known as the Nunnery of Sadness.Originally Jiwang Temple belonged to the Wangshengyuan, which was founded by Master Faran's disciple Liangzhen, but after many years, the Wangshengyuan was also abandoned, leaving this small nun's nunnery, which was also renamed Zhiwang Temple. (Information compiled from the official website)
Many novices worry about arranging a maple viewing trip before departure, but will they not see the red leaves when they arrive in Kyoto too late. Unlike cherry blossom viewing, the cherry blossoms begin to grow new buds and green leaves after a while, which is nowhere for me. Enjoy; but the red leaves are long, the red leaves on the trees are still faintly, but there is a beautiful red leaf carpet on the ground, and the view of the red leaves can be photographed from the top and bottom of the viewing angle.
When we came to Gionji Temple this time, it was indeed the late stage of the red leaf viewing, and it was dark in the evening, and the Japanese uncles were also very happy to take pictures. It is recommended that novice readers can set off to Arashiyama earlier, especially the weather Good, there is sunshine, it is beautiful to take pictures or enjoy the scenery. In the evening, go to the outer street of Tianlong Temple for a meal, and then go to Baogangyuan to enjoy the night maple.
▲ Most of the scenery in the late red leaves is like this.
▲ If you come a few days earlier, the red leaves on the ground will be more beautiful.
▲ Remember to keep warm when you come to Arashiyama, as the temperature drops sharply at night.
▲ Bamboo forest and red leaves are intertwined.
▲ Walk slowly and enjoy the scenery slowly.
▲Some of the maple viewing temples will provide paid refreshments, and you can also sit down and take a rest to take a look.
◎ Gion Temple
– Address: 〒616-8435 32 Saga Torii Honkosakacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
– Phone: +81 75-861-3574
– Official website: http://www.giouji.or.jp/
