Hiroshima Temples

Even if you’ve seen autumn foliage in other countries, nothing compares to Japan. Hiroshima is an ideal place to experience the fall colors because the prefecture is packed with forests, temples, and gardens. The possibilities of where you can see the leaves are almost endless, but a few spots stand out as the best. Fudoin Temple Many of the temples in Hiroshima are perfect places to see the fall leaves because they are surrounded by maple trees. One such temple is Fudoin. This historical site has statues dating back to the Heian Period and several important cultural assets. A highlight in November, though, has to be the red leaves of the trees that encircle the main hall. Momijidani Park Take a trip to Miyajima Island to visit the valley of around 700 maple trees at Momijidani Park at the foot of Mount Misen. There are several paths to choose from, the most popular being the route to Momijibashi Bridge. If you enter the more isolated parts of the park, you may even catch a glimpse of some of the deer that live here. Kosanji Temple Another island destination where you can see fall colors is Kosanji Temple on Ikuchijima. The leaves…