October — Eikando — Zenrinji Temple
Use a light outer layer; autumn color may still be early at lower elevations.
Tourism source ↗A temple in eastern Kyoto known for its maple-lined grounds.
Best time to visit: Nov – November — Eikando — Zenrinji Temple · Dec – December — Eikando — Zenrinji Temple · Nov–Dec – Maple illumination
💡 Bloom timing varies with weather; confirm current conditions on the linked local source.
Mid-November–early December · Maple illumination · Eikando — Zenrinji TempleSeason and time match · exact month not confirmed
Recorded capture month: Nov · Historical photo, not a live view
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Weather for your date
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18°C
Overcast
💧 34% rain chance · wind 5 km/h
Hourly forecast
18°💧 34%
19°💧 22%
19°💧 18%
19°💧 25%
20°💧 41%
22°💧 54%
23°💧 56%
24°💧 49%
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Packing checklist
- Also useful: Warm layers and shoes with grip, Rain protection
Parking
バス用
NEARBY
· 1 min walk
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Community-mapped nearby parking. Capacity, fees, hours and vehicle limits are not verified; check signs on arrival.
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Directions to Eikando — Zenrinji Temple
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Not verified
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: moderate
Kids: Check the official accessibility guide for slopes, steps and child facilities.
Rules
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-28