[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Anraku-ji Temple (Updated Apr)

We'll introduce you to the must-visit spots for viewing autumn leaves in Kyoto in 2024. The second of our carefully selected spots for viewing autumn leaves is Anraku-ji Temple. Anraku-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple located in Shishigatani, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. It was founded in 1591 and is a designated cultural property of Kyoto. It began when a disciple of the monk Honen established a hermitage in Shishigatani and used it as a base for missionary activities. It is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public in spring and autumn. It is also famous for the Shishigatani pumpkin memorial service. In particular, in the fall, the autumn leaves are beautiful, so we recommend taking a stroll from the Philosopher's Path to Anraku-ji Temple and Honen-in Temple! Anrakuji Temple, Shishigatani, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City Recommendation level: ★★★★★ [Access] Get off at Keage Station on the Tozai Municipal Subway Line Get off at Minamidamachi on City Bus Route 32 [Recommended nearby spots] ⬜Honen-in Temple ⬜Philosopher's Path ⬜Kumano Wakaouji Shrine ⬜Eikando Temple ⬜Nanzen-ji Temple #Autumn leaves in Kyoto #Autumn leaves #Autumn leaves spots #Wandering around Kyoto #Sightseeing in Kyoto #Kyoto #Trip #Kyoto trip

In 'Tsurezuregusa,' Yoshida Kenko praised it long ago: 'The fresh leaves of the maple tree in early April surpass all the flowers and red leaves in the world.' ☁️☁️☁️ Kyoto, originally known as Sanrakuji along with Chōrakuji and Jōrakuji, enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha as its principal deity. ☁️☁️☁️ Within the temple grounds, there are the main hall, an octagonal three-storied pagoda, the Mieidō, the kuri, monks' quarters, a bell tower, a study, a treasure house, and the main gate. The octagonal three-storied pagoda was built in the first year of Shōō (1288) and designated as a national treasure in the 31st year of Meiji (1898). It is the only existing octagonal pagoda in Japan. The garden, main hall, and study of Anrakuji Temple on Mount Shuren are open to the public during the blooming seasons of spring and autumn. - 🟫 Shikatanigawa Pumpkin Memorial Service Anrakuji Temple holds the 'Shikatanigawa Pumpkin Memorial Service' every year on July 25th. About 180 years ago, the then head priest Shinkuma Zuishō was practicing in the main hall to save people from suffering and illness when he heard the principal deity Amida Nyorai say: 'During the summer solstice, this festival began when people received a spiritual message: 'If you eat pumpkins, you will not be paralyzed.' Since then, this festival has been held on July 25th, and Shikatanigawa pumpkins are offered to pilgrims. Shikatanigawa pumpkins are grown on farms in the suburbs of Kyoto, including Ichihara, Shizuhara, Takamine, Genta, and Kinugasa, for the pumpkin festival at Anrakuji Temple. - ▪️ Business Hours: 10:00-16:00 (Last entry at 16:00) ▪️ Opening Times: · Spring: Cherry blossoms / Early April Saturdays and Sundays Azaleas / Early May Saturdays, Sundays / Late May to early June Saturdays and Sundays · Summer: (Shikatanigawa Pumpkin Memorial Service) July 25th · Autumn: Maple leaves / All weekdays and holidays in November, Saturdays and Sundays in early December ▪️ Fees 500 yen (Free for junior high school students and younger) 1,000 yen (Shikatanigawa Pumpkin Memorial Service) ▪️ 21 Gosho-no-dancho, Shikatanigawa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City ▪️ Take the Hankyu Kyoto Line to Kawaramachi Station, transfer to Kyoto City Bus and get off at Shinnyodo-mae Station, then walk about 6 minutes

Anle Temple spring limited public this time to Kyoto is very good luck, Yan Jian Temple catch up with the last day limited opening, not far from the Anle Temple also encountered a special opening in the spring. The entrance to Figure 2 is the scene of the famous Japanese photographer Mr. Mizuno Mizuno in the album. Here, in the autumn, the entire ladder is lined with maple leaf, red maple, picturesque. . The autumn of Anle Temple is also open to the public. After entering, there will be abbot who will explain the origin of Anle Temple. In the Anleji Temple, cherry blossoms, rhododendrons and red leaves are planted. According to legend, the birds of the tombs of the Emperors pets, the worms and the worms, are taken by the Anle Temple and the Anle The preaching influence of the Master decided to secretly become a monk. This matter was furious after being known by the Emperor of Toba, and he was decapitated to live in the lotus and the happy man, and the temple was abandoned. Later, Songworm Ji and Bollworm Ji spent the rest of their lives on a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. The pineworm Ji was 35 years old and the bellworm Ji was 45 years old. After listening to this story, I learned about the ins and outs of the Anle Temple, and the cover of the Zhuyue Temple of Anle Temple is also Songsong Ji and Bellworm Ji. Figure 9 is a newly built guest hall in 2010, named momiji, which contrasts with the cherry blossoms and red leaves in the courtyard. It is very modern and beautiful. Address: 21st place ticket of Kazuyuki-eup, Mori-machi, Sakai-ku, Kyoto, Kyu-ku, ticket: 500 yen open time: from early April to early June Double breaks and national holidays (note very little time) Visit time: 9