- Culture
- Shiga
Keisoku-ji Temple (Formerly Hanpuku-ji)
Spectacular crimson-colored late-fall scenery with a famous leaf carpet approach and moss-covered stone steps
Keisoku-ji Temple, located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, is famous for its 200 maple trees which turn completely red in fall. Established in 735, this temple, once prosperous and demonstrably affluent, has now been abandoned as a temple, but is still cared for by local residents. In fall, impressive scenery reminiscent of its glorious past returns, with the grounds completely covered by fallen red leaves. This spectacular sight is truly beyond description.
An amazing, natural red carpet greets you on the approach
While the temple is well known for the "natural red carpet" that greets visitors in fall, it is really the perfect blend of the fallen leaves along with other features, such as the 200 old maple trees, the gentle incline of stone steps and moss-covered stone walls, that completes the most beautiful picture. The temple attracts a great number of visitors in this season every year, who also come to see the extensive collection of cultural properties, including designated important cultural properties such as the standing statue of Yakushi Nyorai, statues of the Twelve Heavenly Generals and other significant properties designated as culturally valuable by Shiga Prefecture. Spring and summer are also great times to visit the temple, when you can immerse yourself in the incredibly lush, fresh greenery.
Location
| Name | Keisoku-ji Temple (Formerly Hanpuku-ji) |
|---|---|
| Website | https://kitabiwako.jp/en/travel_guide/spot/detail?id=967 |
| Address | Furuhashi, Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama-shi, Shiga |
| Access | From Kinomoto Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line, take a bus for approximately 10 minutes, get off at Furuhashi bus stop and walk for approximately 15 minutes. |
| Inquiries | TEL: 0749-65-6521 (Nagahama Tourism Association) |