Autumn Color Leaves

The Dragon at Peace: a sanctuary in Arashiyama.

Imposing legacy of the Tokugawa Shoguns, featuring lavish interiors and historic gardens

A Zen Buddhist temple adorned in gold leaf, embodying centuries of Japan’s spiritual and cultural history.

Historic marvel of Japanese architecture offering panoramic views and a deep spiritual heritage.

A historic Edo period landscape in Tokyo’s urban heart.

Foundational site of Zen, flourishing in autumn colors, established in 1236

Experience the Zen spirit amidst autumn leaves at Kyoto’s Eikan-do

Centuries-old center of Shugendo, home to the Honzan Shugen sect and the Four Great Benzaiten deities

Home to the Medicine Buddha and a site of mountain worship

Edo period retreat with Japanese and Chinese landscape influences

Historic Edo-period seaside villa in modern Tokyo

A tranquil Edo period garden, shaped by the six elements of Waka poetry.

A sacred mountain path lined with thousands of torii gates

Ancestral home of warrior legends and a spiritual haven for over a millennium

A tranquil waterfall with historical reverence since the 8th century.

A journey through Kyoto’s heart along the Hozu River

Sacred Summit with Panoramic Vistas of Tokyo and Mt Fuji

A cultural oasis in Tokyo featuring Japan’s first zoo and renowned cherry blossoms.

A showcase of traditional Japanese landscape design

Sacred deer and ancient temples in Nara’s sprawling open space park

Historic heart of imperial Kyoto

A celebrated spot for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district.

A significant green space in downtown Osaka, surrounding Osaka Castle.

Traditional Edo period gardens with Himeji Castle views

A historical shrine dedicated to a notable Edo period lord and a sea deity, surrounded by Hiroshima’s cherry blossoms.

A serene haven of maple splendor at the foot of Mt. Misen