Autumn maple leaves arching over the entrance gate of Jojakko-ji, with many visitors walking toward the stone steps.Stone steps beyond the gate at Jojakko-ji, framed by arching autumn maple leaves and a pathway extending into the distance.View from the stone steps at Jojakko-ji looking right onto a hillside filled with overlapping red and orange maple leaves.
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Autumn Pathway of Jojakko-ji — From the Gate to the Stone Steps

The pathway from the gate to the stone steps at Jojakko-ji becomes a vivid corridor of color during the autumn season. This gallery presents three views that capture the shifting scenery as you walk along the approach.

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A Maple-Colored Gateway to the Temple — Jojakko-ji

The entrance area of Jojakko-ji transforms into a vivid canopy of red and orange during peak autumn. Although the space is often crowded with visitors, the lively atmosphere enhances the seasonal charm. The arching branches create a natural tunnel of color, warmly guiding guests toward the temple’s ascending stone path.

Stone Steps Through a Canopy of Autumn Leaves — Jojakko-ji

As you pass through the gate and begin climbing the stone steps, vibrant maple branches stretch overhead, creating a gently illuminated passageway. The atmosphere becomes noticeably calmer compared to the entrance, allowing the subtle beauty of Jojakko-ji to emerge. The gradation of red and orange leaves along the ascending path invites visitors onward, offering a peaceful moment within the temple’s autumn scenery.

A Hillside of Layered Autumn Colors Beside the Stone Steps — Jojakko-ji

As you climb the stone steps, turning your gaze to the right opens up a sweeping view of the hillside draped in vivid autumn foliage. The layers of red and orange leaves recede into the distance, creating a sense of depth unique to Jojakko-ji’s mountainside setting. Unlike the forward-facing path, this lateral perspective showcases the temple’s varied and immersive autumn scenery.

If you enjoyed this gallery, you may also like my other collections featuring Jojakko-ji. These galleries highlight different perspectives of the temple’s peaceful atmosphere and seasonal beauty. Please feel free to explore them and discover more of Jojakko-ji’s charm throughout the year.

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