Dec. 17, 2021 UPDATE
Eikando
- 永観堂 -Traveler Friendly
There are English brochures at the entrance. The staff can’t speak English but they are friendly and ready to help.
Information
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Japanese only
Story & Recommendation
Eikan-do offers a great view of autumn leaves to those willing to look over their shoulder
Most people know this temple only as Eikan-do, but the official name of the temple once known as a center for learning is Shojuraigosan Muryoju-in Zenrin-ji, quite a mouthful. Eikan-do Temple is famous for its maple trees, and especially the autumn leaves. It is said there are 3000 maple trees growing on the temple premises, and in autumn they all change their color to red, orange, magenta, brown, and yellow. The best time to see these autumn leaves is to come in mid-November.
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User Reviews
8.3
Excellent
experience9.0
access6.0
photogenic10.0
Anna - Japan
Nov. 19, 2018
Details
Open Hours
9am - 5pm (enter by 4pm）
Reservations
Not accepted
Closed
Open everyday
Price range
Adults (Ages 19 or over) ￥600
Children (Ages 6 to 18) ￥400
*Discounts are available for groups of 30 or more.
Credit cards
Not accepted
・No photography and no video inside the temples except the garden.
・It is prohibited to use a tripod or similar equipment for taking photograph in the precincts.
・No selfie rod in the temples. Please refrain from using it in case of the precincts crowded.
