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Best Time to See Autumn Leaves at Kocho-zen Temple

Name: Best Time to See Autumn Leaves at Kocho-zen Temple
Start: 2026-11-10T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-29T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 古長禅寺

◇ When

November 11–30, 2026

Wednesday – Monday

⌖ Where

Konaga Zen Temple

505 Ayuzawa, Minami-Alps-shi, Yamanashi

古長禅寺
山梨県南アルプス市南アルプス市鮎沢505

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Located in Ayuzawa, Minami-Alps City, this Rinzai Zen temple stands on the former site of Saiko-ji, a large Shingon temple. Kocho-zen Temple was founded in 1316 by the Zen master Muso Kokushi. The temple is famous for its approximately 700-year-old juniper trees, known as the 'Four Junipers Planted by Muso Kokushi,' which are designated as a national natural monument. In autumn, the trees at the temple gate and within the grounds turn vibrant shades of red. The temple also serves as the family temple of Lady Oi, the mother of the famous warlord Takeda Shingen.