Japan's Oldest Pagodas and a Beautiful Place to Enjoy the Autumn Leaves

Built during the Nar Period, Ishiyama Temple has been a popular pilgrimage destination for over 1,200 years. Its unique pagodas, called "tahoto", were designated as national treasures. Beautiful flowers and trees can be observed year-round inside the temple grounds. The rise and fall of the multi-colored mountains in the distance make the temple a great spot in autumn. In the evening, the temple is illuminated, which makes for striking visuals. The autumn scene here was the first to be selected as a "Night Heritage" site.