Encounter golden romance in Kyoto! Missing these ginkgo photo spots is a wasted trip.

#SeptemberDestinations2025 In the late autumn afternoon, the ginkgo tree finally dons its most radiant golden coat! ✨ Stepping into Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto (Address: 754 Tokihachi-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City), the 300-year-old ginkgo giant in front of the Miei-do Hall is putting on its annual visual feast! 🌞 Sunlight filters through the leaves, carpeting the ancient wooden structure with flowing, shimmering gold; every step feels like walking on a soft carpet of ginkgo leaves.

Pssst, here are the opening hours:

March-October 05:50-17:30 ⏰

November-February 06:20-16:30 ⏰

(For the most spectacular golden display, we recommend visiting between 10:00-14:00)

Few crowds, beautiful scenery, perfect for photos! 💯

Without the throngs of tourists, this place maintains its purest Zen atmosphere. Looking up👀, the golden leaves under the blue sky resemble thousands of fluttering butterflies🦋, together with the katai-style rooftops, composing a magnificent chapter of Japanese aesthetics. When the autumn wind blows, a gentle golden rain falls, and time seems to slow down⏳

Secret photography tips:

✔️ Shooting from below the Miei-do Temple and ginkgo trees creates an absolutely stunning composition.

✔️ The slanting sunlight at 3 pm is perfect for backlighting shots.

✔️ Remember to wear light-colored clothing for better photos!

Come and experience this limited-edition autumn scenery of Kyoto! Imagine: as the ginkgo leaves gently fall, even the solemnity of the ancient temple is softened by a gentle filter, allowing you to simultaneously feel the splendor and tranquility of life🌸

Post by 樂遊記 | Nov 3, 2025