Erected in 1928 at the highest point of Eikando, offering panoramic views of Kyoto framed by 3,000 blazing autumn maples
The Tahoto (two-story pagoda) of Eikando was built in 1928 and stands at the highest point in the precinct. From the viewing area around the pagoda, visitors can take in a panoramic view of Kyoto from south to east; during the autumn foliage season, the sight of 3,000 maples ablaze with color spread out below alongside the cityscape is breathtaking. The pagoda itself wrapped in autumn leaves is be…
Eikando (Zenrinji) was founded in 863 by the monk Shinjo and serves as the head temple of the Jodo-shu Seizan Zenrinji school. From the Heian through the Kamakura period the temple flourished, and the popular name "Eikando" became established after the priest Eikan developed it as a center of nembut…
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