Eikan-dō Temple, fall is here!

#fallishere Eikan-dō Temple(永观堂) is one of Kyoto’s most famous autumn colour tourist spots and the evening illuminations that take place in fall. Autumn colour have has been started during late October and we went on early November. The temple has a long history and there are several of buildings and a pond garden. The first building enter is the Shakado (Hall of the historical Buddha) with a small rock garden and beautifully painted sliding doors. Eikan-dō's most recognizable building is its Tahoto Pagoda which is nestled in the trees on the hillside above the temple's other buildings. Hours and admission fees: 9am to 5pm (entry until 4pm). Autumn Illuminations from 5.30pm to 9pm (entry until 8.30pm) from early November to early December. Admission fee is 1,000 yen for the autumn colour season during the day, while admission to the evening illuminations costs 600 yen. Location: 48 Eikandocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8445, Japan #awesomepic#tripblazers