[Read before you travel] Sightseeing tips included! ️Go on a trip to see autumn paintings framed in the windows of Zen temples🖼️

[Summary]
Ankokuji Temple, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a historic temple said to be one of the many Ankokuji temples built across the country by Ashikaga Takauji.
It's particularly known as a famous spot for viewing autumn foliage, with century-old Enkianthus azaleas and maples planted within its grounds. 😌
The temple's greatest attraction is the view of the autumn leaves from the reception hall behind the main hall. The window frame frames the scenery like a picture, making it feel like you're admiring a beautiful autumn painting. 🎨
[Recommended Points]
* The "Mikaeri no Kaede" (Maple Tree) as if framed in a picture: Sitting on the tatami mats in the reception hall, the autumn leaves in the garden viewed through the window are breathtakingly beautiful. 🤩
In particular, the large maple tree, said to be approximately 160 years old, is known as the "Mikaeri no Kaede" (Maple Tree), and its fiery red color captivates visitors. ✨
* Enjoy the autumn foliage of the Enkianthus camphorata: Not only the maples, but the vibrant autumn foliage of the Enkianthus camphorata enriches the temple grounds with color ❤️.
Enjoy the gradation of autumn leaves, not just red, but a variety of other shades.
* Calm your mind at a tranquil Zen temple: Relax and enjoy the autumn leaves in the quiet, solemn atmosphere of a Zen temple 🍃.
This is the perfect place to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi (traditional Japanese aesthetic) in autumn 🙏.
[Note:]
When visiting Ankokuji Temple, be sure to focus on **gazing at the garden from the guest hall**. 🧐
The most beautiful way to appreciate the autumn foliage at this temple is to sit upright in the guest hall's tatami room and quietly gaze out the window at the foliage.
The **Mikaeri Maple**, whose color changes depending on the light, is particularly beautiful, and you can enjoy the changing scenery as time passes. 💡
Also, be sure to pay attention to the double-layered painting of the interior scenery and autumn leaves reflected in the window.
The interior lighting and pillars reflected in the window glass overlap with the autumn leaves, creating an even more fantastical view. 🖼️
[Information]
* Address: 387 Aida, Tanto-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture 📍
* Access:
* Approximately 30 minutes by taxi from Toyooka Station or Ebara Station on the JR San'in Main Line 🚕
* Approximately 40 minutes by car from Hidaka Kannabe Kogen IC on the Kitakinki Toyooka Expressway 🚗
* Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Opening hours may be extended during the autumn foliage season) ⏰
* Fee: Admission Fee: ¥300 for Adults 🎫
* Best Time to Visit: Early to Late November 🍂
[Nearby Sightseeing Information]
After enjoying Ankokuji Temple, explore the surrounding tourist attractions! * Izushi: A castle town known as "Tajima's Little Kyoto"🏯.
Stroll through the traditional streets and sample the local specialty, Izushi soba🍜.
* Kannabe Kogen: Famous as a ski resort, the surrounding mountains turn red in autumn, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery⛰️.
* Kinosaki Onsen: A popular hot spring resort where you can enjoy touring the outdoor baths while wearing a yukata♨️.
Perfect for soothing after a day of leaf-viewing.
[Summary]
Ankokuji Temple in Hyogo Prefecture is a charming spot, combining the tranquil atmosphere of a Zen temple with the spectacular view of autumn leaves framed by a window✨.
The fiery beauty of the "Mikaeri no Kaede" (Maple Tree) in particular deeply moves visitors.
I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to quietly appreciate the art of autumn leaves while experiencing the wabi-sabi aesthetic of Japanese autumn. 😊

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