Fall Foliage at Enkoji Temple

Kyoto is known for its fantastic fall foliage but some sights far outstrip others in their beauty. One destination deserving of any visitor's attention is Enkoji, a temple founded by the first Tokugawa shogun. Located in northeastern Kyoto against the city's eastern mountains, the entire inner courtyard becomes a blaze of maples in the month of November. The best view is from the temple's veranda, a shot seen on many local tourism posters.