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Oct 5, 2014 - 1 min read

Autumn Foliage of Eikando, Kyoto: 2

Colorful leaves around Hojo Pond

By Masayoshi Hirose

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Translated by Takako Sakamoto

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Maple leaves looking swollen by absorbing lights, with the green water surface of Hojo Pond in the background...this shot looks like drawings on a Japanese sliding door (Photo: Masayoshi Hirose)

This is the 'Autumn Foliage of Eikando'! (Photo: Masayoshi Hirose)

The sunshine beaming through maple leaves makes them look almost transparent, which is similar to the effect that stained glass makes (Photo: Masayoshi Hirose)

The ground covered by yellow fallen leaves shines like a yellow carpeted floor (Photo: Masayoshi Hirose)

These brilliant yellow and red leaves made me speechless! (Photo: Masayoshi Hirose)

What brilliant colors! They are forever burnt into my memory (Photo: Masayoshi Hirose)

Even the leaves of some cherry trees are within this maple tree cascade (Photo: Masayoshi Hirose)

On the premises of Eikando, which is famous for its gorgeous autumn foliage, every leaf of maple and gingko trees is radiant in rainbow-colored hue. The official name of this temple is 'Eikando Zenrin-ji Temple', and the scenic beauty of it just leaves you speechless. The best time of a day to view autumn foliage here is close to the sunset. The maple leaves fluttering in a wind start to shine in unison by the setting sun. I visited here on November 19, 2013. In this story the autumn foliage around Hojo Pond is featured.

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Elena Lisina 7 years ago

Very beatiful photos! My dream is to visit japan in autumn some day.

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 7 years ago

Elena-san,Thank you! I'm very happy. Please by all means, come to Kyoto.

Peter Lin 8 years ago

Incredible color! Kyoto in autumn is spectacular.

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 7 years ago

Peter-san,Thank you very much! That is my favorite town. You should also come here too by all means.

Mandy Bartok 10 years ago

So stunning. I'm hoping to visit the temple this weekend. I heard the leaves are already at their peak!

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 10 years ago

Mandy-san,Thank you very much! Do you come this weekend? It may be a just right timing! That's too bad. I cannot go this weekend! I expect your splendid photograph.

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 10 years ago

Susan-san,Thank you very much! I love the light and shade of this color, too!

Susan Tumanon 10 years ago

Beautiful autumn pictures of Kyoto! I like different shades of colors.

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Eikando Temple

48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8445 (Directions)

eikando.or.jp

Elena Lisina 7 years ago

Very beatiful photos! My dream is to visit japan in autumn some day.

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 7 years ago

Elena-san,Thank you! I'm very happy. Please by all means, come to Kyoto.

Peter Lin 8 years ago

Incredible color! Kyoto in autumn is spectacular.

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 7 years ago

Peter-san,Thank you very much! That is my favorite town. You should also come here too by all means.

Mandy Bartok 10 years ago

So stunning. I'm hoping to visit the temple this weekend. I heard the leaves are already at their peak!

Masayoshi Hirose Photographer 10 years ago

Mandy-san,Thank you very much! Do you come this weekend? It may be a just right timing! That's too bad. I cannot go this weekend! I expect your splendid photograph.