Hidden behind quiet streets of Kyoto, Shinnyodo Temple (真如堂) feels like a secret garden where time slows down. Known for its sea of maple trees, the temple turns into a crimson dream every November. Unlike the crowds at nearby Eikando or Nanzen-ji, here you can wander freely, listening to the soft rustle of leaves and temple bells echoing from afar. 🍂✨ 🕰 Best time: Mid to late November 🎟 Free entry 📍20-min walk from Keage Station #KyotoAutumn #HiddenKyoto #SinnyodoTemple
Place
Eikandocho
Landmark
Activity/Tour
Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
Activity
5.0
Attraction
Nanzen-ji Temple
Place of worship
4.5
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
Shinshō Gokurakuji (Shinnyodō) Temple
Place of worship
4.5
Viewing autumn leaves & spring cherry blossoms is popular at this ancient Buddhist temple.
Transportation
Keage Sta.
Subway station