Mantoku-ji Temple

A Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple with a garden designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty located in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. Also a renowned destination for flower viewing, here visitors can enjoy beautiful azaleas in spring, fresh verdure in early summer, and fall foliage in autumn. The autumn colors are particularly spectacular and the contrast between the white sand of the temple's dry landscape garden and the reds and golds of the tree leaves entrances visitors. In most years, the temple's 200 some Japanese mountain maples begin turning color from mid-November.

Spot details

Address: Fukui Pref. Obamashi Kanaya 74-23 Map
Area: Obama Area
Phone: 0770562308
Autumn foliage forecast: Mid-Nov.-Late Nov.
Hours: 8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Charge
Parking Lot: Available
20spaces
Night viewing: Not available
Public toilets: Available
Variety: momiji (Japanese maple)
Note: Period of illumination middle (period unknown), night viewing available