Local Secret · Saga
Hokyoin 宝筐院
A small Saga temple with a maple-filled garden, often called the hidden autumn temple of Arashiyama.
About
Hokyoin is a quiet sub-temple near Seiryoji with a garden full of maples. It holds graves linked to the Kusunoki and Ashikaga families and gets far fewer visitors than central Arashiyama.
Highlights
- Maple-filled garden
- Quiet alternative to Arashiyama crowds
Tips
- Best in mid-to-late November
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