Kyoto’s Hidden Gem: Kaijusenji Temple in Autumn in Kizugawa City #autumn #fall #travel #fallfoliage
Kaijusenji Temple, belonging to the Shingon sect of Buddhism, was built in 735 by the monk Ryoben under the orders of Emperor Shomu. Its five-story pagoda, built during the Kamakura period (1185–1333), is designated as a national treasure. From the summit of the mountain, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Mikanohara, the ancient capital of Japan from 740 to 744, as shown in the video.
In addition to autumn leaves, Kaijusenji offers beautiful scenery during the cherry blossom and fresh green seasons.
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Address: 20 Kaijuyama Reihei, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa-shi, Kyoto
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iJiZQDEXhDe83M1m6
Tel：0774-76-2256
Opening hours：9:00 – 16:30
Peak period: From mid-November until late November.
Entrance fee: 500 JPY (fee to enter the main hall) including the mountain area fee.
A fee of 100 JPY is charged for entering the temple to take photographs or to walk around (a fee of 300 JPY is charged for special exhibitions).
Access:
– By Walk: 50 minutes walk from Kamo station of JR Kansai line.
– Train & bus: Take the community bus (local city bus) of Kizugawa (Okubata line) at Kamo station of JR Kansai line and get off at Kaijusenji temple stop (weekday only)
Local city bus information (in Japanese): https://www.city.kizugawa.lg.jp/index.cfm/6,0,13,101,html
Parking: free
– Taxi: 9 minutes from Kamo station
Official website (in Japanese): http://www.kaijyusenji.jp