Colored leaves and trees decorate and make the precinct look very pretty in the autumn. Especially the maple tree tunnel along the approach to the temple and the areas near Rinsen (a large convention hall) and a pond are the most beautiful colored leaves viewing spots in Shimo-Daigo.

In addition, Sanboin garden designed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi matches red maple trees and always attract visitors.

Hideyoshi looked forward to “Daigo no Momiji gari (Colored trees-viewing in Daigo)” after he enjoyed “Daigo no Hanami (cherry blossom viewing)” but he had passed away, at 62, before the autumn came. Colored leaves may be the memories he left for us.