I would like to introduce the beautiful Autumn color leaves in Manshu-in Monzeki temple where I visited recently.
The origin of Manshu-in Monzeki temple is the establishment of training hall for the spiritual protection of the state on the Mt.Hiei by Saicho, the founder of Tendai sect. Ryosho Imperial prince who was the cousin of Gomizuo emperor had move to current area and built the temple in 1656.
The dry landscape garden in front of a large study hall is designed by the combination of white sand and stone arrangement which is said to represent sea and deep mountain.
Chokushimon-gate is located on the upper side of the stone steps and large grown branches of maple trees and deep green moss cover the area of the gate.
If you become interested in visiting these Kyoto tour spots, please contact me. I can support you and I recommend Autumn color leaves tour in Kyoto.
By Kashima