Kita-in, a Tendai Buddhist temple in Kawagoe dubbed 'Little Edo,' is renowned for its grove of five hundred uniquely expressive rakan (disciple) stone statues set against a backdrop of fiery autumn maples and golden ginkgo trees. The temple's Edo-period structures — including palace buildings relocated from Edo Castle — are framed beautifully by autumn colour from mid to late November. Kawagoe's preserved historic streetscape makes it easy to combine the foliage visit with the city's famous kurazukuri warehouse district and sweet potato confectionery shops.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid to Late November
- Region
- Kanto
- Prefecture
- Saitama
- City
- Kawagoe
Highlights
- ◆500 stone rakan statues among autumn maples and ginkgo
- ◆Relocated Edo Castle palace buildings on the grounds
- ◆Combine with Kawagoe's historic 'Little Edo' streetscape
- ◆Ginkgo trees producing golden carpet of fallen leaves
- ◆Easy access from Ikebukuro or Shinjuku by train