[Go here] A rare road lined with Enkianthus campanulatus, a rare sight in Japan ✨ A hidden gem of a spot for viewing autumn leaves with a beautiful garden 🍁

Although it is so beautiful, there is a really hidden spot for viewing autumn leaves! That is Oumi Kohoan in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. It was originally a Rinzai sect Daitokuji temple founded in the late Edo period to mourn the soul of Kobori Enshu, one of the three great tea masters along with Sen no Rikyu and Furuta Oribe. The fiery red Dodantsu azaleas growing along the side of the approach and the autumn leaves of the maples in the garden are very beautiful✨ There are two gardens, one of which is a stroll-style pond garden modeled after the Eight Views of Omi, and the other is a simple rock-arranged dry landscape garden🪴 This place is located away from the city, and is a relaxing spot for viewing autumn leaves where you can only hear the sounds of nature🍁 It can only be reached by car, so it is one of the least crowded spots for viewing autumn leaves in Shiga, allowing you to enjoy the autumn leaves in a more peaceful atmosphere🥰 Why not visit this place this fall! The best time to see the autumn leaves is mid to late November No visits are possible on November 16th and 17th ⚠️ ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍 Omi Kohoan Address: 135 Uenomachi, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture Access: 40 minutes by car from Maibara Station Visiting hours: 9:30am - 4:00pm Admission fee: 300 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel