"Nanzen-ji" and "Suirokaku (Aqueduct)" famous in the TV show. Enjoy the beautiful artistic Autumn Leaves!

"Nanzen-ji" is bustling in the Autumn Leaves season. Built in 700 years ago and it is known as the most important temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism in Japan. "Nanzen-ji" is the popular sightseeing place same as "Ginkaku-ji", "Eikan-do", "Tetsugaku no michi(Philosopher's path)". And also a TV drama was filmed at the Suirokaku (Aqueduct) in Nanzen-ji.

But after all, what is the most popular thing in Nanzen-ji is Autumn Leaves.
Although you can enjoy the Autumn Leaves in every where in Nanzenji, "Nanzen-in" and "Tenju-an"' s night illumination is superb.

When you come to Nanzen-ji in fall, please enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves.
Now we show the Autumn Leaves and features of Nanzen-ji.

Table of contents for this article

１，Basic information and Useful information
２，Historical Buildings in Nanzen-ji
３，Photo of Nanzen-ji
４，Beautiful Autumn Leaves in Nanzen-ji
５，Access information
６，Recommended information around Nanzen-ji

１，Basic information and Useful information

Basic information

Name： Nanzen-ji
Name in English： NANZEN-JI
Prefecture： Kyoto
Area： Kyoto city (Ginkaku-ji, Eikan-do, Tetsugaku no michi)
Address： 86 Fukuchi-cho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Tel： 075‐771‐0365
Closed day： Dec 28 ～ Dec 31
Open：

・Dec 1 ～ Feb 28／8:40～16:30
・Mar 1 ～ Nov 30／8:40～17:00
※Last admission is 20 min before.

Price：

Free entrance to the precinct of the temple.
Visiting the buildings needs the admission fee.

・Hojo teien

Adult： ¥500
High school student： ¥400
Elementary and Jr.high school student： ¥300

・San-mon

Adult： ¥500
High school student： ¥400
Elementary and Jr.high school student： ¥300

・Nanzen-in

Adult： ¥300
High school student： ¥250
Elementary and Jr.high school student： ¥150

Parking： 〇

※Less than 2 hours／¥1000 (after 2 hours ¥500 per hour)
※There is a meter parking nearby.
※Please mind that in the weekend and in fall, there will be a traffic jam around Nanzen-ji and parking will be full.

Official web site：http://www.nanzen.net/index.html

Useful information

The comment from EnjoyJapan! Edit dept：

One of the most important temple in Kyoto. There are many tourists throughout the year. Suirokaku(Aqueduct) and Autumn leaves are especially beautiful.

Less than 10 min walk from a station： ◯
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２，Historical Buildings in Nanzen-ji

※Map is in preparation.

There are many buildings in the precinct of Nanzen-ji.

List of historical buildings

●Chokushi-mon ※Important cultural property
●San-mon ※Important cultural property
●Hatto
●Ho-jo ※National treasure
●Hon-bo
●Nanzen-sodo
●Nanzen-in
●Kotoku-an
●Suirokaku(Aqueduct)
●Shoin-an
●Tenju-an
●Shinjo-in
●Nanyo-in
●Konchi-in
etc...

３，Photo of Naknzen-ji

We show some photos of Nanzen-ji's historical buildings, "Suirokaku (Aqueduct) canal" and also beautiful autumn leaves.


San-mon is in the central of Nanzen-ji.


The view from San-mon


TV drama was filmed at Suirokaku (Aqueduct) canal.


TV drama was filmed at Suirokaku (Aqueduct) canal.


Climb up a Suirokaku, you can find the canal.


In winter, sometimes Nanzen-ji is in snow.

４，Superb Autumn Leaven in Nanzen-ji

Nanzen-ji is the famous place for the autumn leaven in Kyoto. You can enjoy the autumn leaves of various colors. And though you need the ticket, "Nanzen-in" and "Tenju-an" have the most beautiful autumn leaves.

Autumn Leaves in Nanzen-ji

In fall, Nanzen-ji is bright with colorful autumn leaves. At fist, walk around and see the historical buildings and autumn leaves.


Autumn Leaves around San-mon


Autumn Leaves in Suirokaku


Beautiful autumn leaves.

Excellent Autumn Leaves in "Tenju-an"

That beautiful red color is no exaggeration to say that it is art.
Please do not miss visiting "Tenju-an" when you come to Nanzen-ji.



Red colored leaves make a good contrast with other colored leaves.









You can see the scene of the reflection of autumn leaves on the pond.





【Information of Tenju-an】

Price：

Adult： ¥400
High school student： ¥300
Elementary and Jr.high school student： ¥200

Tenju-an special visit for Autumn Leaves Night Illumination

Illuminated autumn leaves

Illuminated Autumn Leaves in night is especially beautiful. We highly recommend to see this superb scene which you can enjoy only in fall.

When： Nov 15〜End of Nov ※Schedule in 2016 has not been fixed
Time：17:30〜21:00
Price：

Adult： ¥400
High school student： ¥300
Elementary and Jr.high school student： ¥200

５，Access information

Address： 86 Fukuchi-cho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Tel：075-771-0365
Transportation：

(by Train)
10 min walk from Kyoto subway "Keage" station
(by Bus)
3 min walk from Kyoto city bus#5 "Nanzen-ji Eikan-do michi" stop, take the bus at JR "Kyoto" station or Kintetsu "Kyoto" station
3 min walk from Kyoto city bus#5" Nanzen-ji Eikan-do michi" stop, take the bus at Keihan "Sanjo" station

６，Recommended information around Nanzen-ji

【Sightseeing】

▶"Eikan-do" Famous for autumn leaves and beautiful night illumination

▶"Cherry blossom in spring, Autumn leaves in fall" Let's have a walk in the "Philosopher's Path"!

▶World heritage "Ginkaku-ji" represent Kyoto! Enjoy the beautiful garden and reflection of the image of Ginkaku-ji on the pond.