[Autumn Leaves - Best Viewing] Todai-ji Betsuin Amida Temple

The Todai-ji Betsuin Amida Temple is an ancient temple built in the 3rd year of the Bunji era (1187) by the monk Shōjōbō Jigen, who traveled west to Suō Province for the reconstruction of Todai-ji, praying for the peace of the current reign of Emperor Go-Shirakawa. The treasure hall on the premises houses a number of important cultural properties including the national treasure, the iron pagoda, as well as precious statues and ancient documents. The temple grounds are home to over 4,000 hydrangea plants of about 80 varieties, making it famous as a hydrangea temple, but the autumn leaves are also worth seeing. Reservations are required in advance for viewing the treasure hall.

Map & Location

Details about [Autumn Leaves - Best Viewing] Todai-ji Betsuin Amida Temple

Date & Time

Mid-Nov～Late Nov

Note

The event date is a guideline for the best viewing period, which may vary due to weather conditions.

Venue

Todai-ji Betsuin Amida Temple

Address

1869 Mure, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Fee

Free entrance to the temple. *Admission to the treasure hall is charged (Adults 400 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 200 yen, Groups over 30 people Adults 300 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 150 yen).

parking

Free parking

Access

About 15 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Hofu Higashi IC and about 20 minutes from Hofu Nishi IC.

Access (Public)

About 20 minutes by bus (to Amida Temple) from JR Hofu Station, get off at "Amida Temple" and it's a short walk.

Contact

0835-38-0839 （Todai-ji Betsuin Amida Temple）

URL

https://visit-hofu.jp/spot/%e6%9d%b1%e5%a4%a7%e5%af%ba%e5%88%a5%e9%99%a2%e9%98%bf%e5%bc%a5%e9%99%80%e5%af%ba/