Perched on a gentle slope in the Sagano district of Arashiyama, Jōjakkō-ji is renowned as one of Kyoto's most photogenic autumn foliage temples. The approach winds through stone steps blanketed in fallen leaves, leading past a thatched Niōmon gate to a multi-tiered garden of maples, oaks, and Japanese cedars. The two-storey Tahōtō pagoda framed by scarlet foliage is an iconic image of Kyoto autumn. Relatively uncrowded compared to nearby sites, the temple rewards unhurried exploration.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid-November
- Region
- Kansai
- Prefecture
- Kyoto
- City
- Kyoto
Highlights
- ◆Iconic Tahōtō pagoda surrounded by blazing autumn colour
- ◆Thatched Niōmon gate draped in fallen maple leaves
- ◆Stone-stepped approach lined with centuries-old moss
- ◆Quieter atmosphere than major Arashiyama venues
- ◆Panoramic views over the Sagano bamboo district