The best spots in Japan for Autumn leaves viewing
Historic marvel of Japanese architecture offering panoramic views and a deep spiritual heritage.
A Zen Buddhist temple adorned in gold leaf, embodying centuries of Japan’s spiritual and cultural history.
The Dragon at Peace: a sanctuary in Arashiyama.
Imposing legacy of the Tokugawa Shoguns, featuring lavish interiors and historic gardens
Foundational site of Zen, flourishing in autumn colors, established in 1236
A historic Edo period landscape in Tokyo’s urban heart.
Centuries-old center of Shugendo, home to the Honzan Shugen sect and the Four Great Benzaiten deities
Experience the Zen spirit amidst autumn leaves at Kyoto’s Eikan-do
Ancestral home of warrior legends and a spiritual haven for over a millennium
Home to the Medicine Buddha and a site of mountain worship
A tranquil Edo period garden, shaped by the six elements of Waka poetry.
A tranquil waterfall with historical reverence since the 8th century.
Edo period retreat with Japanese and Chinese landscape influences
Historic Edo-period seaside villa in modern Tokyo
A sacred mountain path lined with thousands of torii gates
A serene haven of maple splendor at the foot of Mt. Misen
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 journey through Kyoto’s heart along the Hozu River
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