Jojakko-ji Temple Arashiyama Maple Hill
Perched on the eastern slopes of Mount Ogura in northern Arashiyama, Jojakko-ji is celebrated as one of Kyoto’s most atmospheric temple walks. Over 200 fiery Japanese maples form a dense canopy over thick green velvet moss beds and stone lantern staircases, crowned by a graceful 1620 two-story Tahoto Pagoda offering views across the Kyoto basin.
- Best time
- All year
- Entry
- Not checked · Check the official site ↗
- Parking
- Nearby parking · 2 min walk · Navigate ↗Nearby parking · 4 min walk · Navigate ↗
- Getting there
- Plan the route from your start ↓ · Open in Google Maps ↗
- Official info
- jojakko-ji.or.jp ↗
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Directions to Jojakko-ji Temple Arashiyama Maple Hill
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When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
No month-specific guide yet for Oct. This does not mean the place is closed.
Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Stone staircases wind up the hillside; baby carriers recommended instead of strollers.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: banned
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Within 30 km, closest first.
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source