Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple Hojo Pond & Autumn Maples, Sakyo, Kyoto

About this place

Live Camera | Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple & Hojo Pond, Kyoto, Japan. Celebrated in poetry since the Heian period as "Momiji no Eikan-do" (Autumn Foliage Eikan-do), this temple grounds feature more than 3,000 vivid Japanese maple trees that drape over stone bridges, wooden verandas, and the tranquil waters of Hojo Pond. The temple houses the rare Mikaeri Amida Buddha statue, captured looking back over its shoulder in compassion. Along the nearby Philosopher's Path, visitors indulge in multi-course tofu feasts at Nanzenji Junsei, three-century-old Okutan, and steaming rich curry udon at Hinode Udon.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Famed "Momiji no Eikan-do" with 3,000 Flaming Autumn Maples: Witness Kyoto's quintessential fall foliage reflection across Hojo Pond.

▸ Revered Sacred Statue of the "Looking-Back" Mikaeri Amida Buddha: Marvel at the unique compassionate posture of the ancient statue.

▸ Century-Old Nanzenji Junsei Yudofu & Hinode Udon Curry Bowls: Savor piping hot silky tofu hot pots and spicy, dashi-rich noodle bowls.