Autumn Must-Visit! The Ginkgo Season at Nishi Honganji Temple is Stunning Beyond Words.

How to enjoy Kyoto in autumn? You absolutely cannot miss the golden romance of Nishi Honganji Temple!
🌟 300-year-old ginkgo trees x Tang-style architecture, every shot is a masterpiece 📷

📍 Address: Horikawa Hanaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
⏰ Opening Hours: 05:30-17:00
(Suggested viewing period: November 20 - December 1)

The moment you step into the temple grounds, you'll be awestruck by the sight before you! The entire ginkgo tree glows golden✨, with its massive canopy resembling a giant golden umbrella covering the courtyard in front of the Amida Hall.

✨ Recommended Photo Spots:
1️⃣ Stand on the golden carpet of fallen leaves and look back for a breathtakingly beautiful scene 🤳
2️⃣ Capture the moment when the leaves flutter down, every shot is wallpaper-worthy!
3️⃣ Take a break on a bench and feel the timeless serenity of the 300-year-old tree ⏳

3 Tips for Perfect Shots:
✔️ Wear dark-colored clothes to contrast with the golden leaves
✔️ Choose a sunny morning around 11 AM for the best lighting ☀️
✔️ Use a low-angle shot to fully capture the golden canopy

Right now, the contrast between the golden leaves and the dark Tang-style architecture at Nishi Honganji Temple is simply breathtaking! When the wind blows, a golden rain of ginkgo leaves falls gently on your shoulders, immersing you in poetic beauty.

This once-a-year stunning autumn scenery is fleeting, so make sure to visit early! Miss it, and you'll have to wait another year 🍁

Post by 樂遊記 | Nov 3, 2025

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