In autumn, the changing colors of the foliage add a lively touch to the pleasant and quaint temple premises.

The approach to Seiryoji leads along a road traversing a pleasant residential area with some small shops, …

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

… at the end of which the temple’s main gate is inviting the visitor to enter the premises.

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

The view goes towards the Main Hall, also known as ‘Shakadō’.

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

Most of the maple trees in the gardens of Seiryoji are at the peak of their autumnal color …

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

… and the light is not too bad, either, …

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

… allowing to capture many a pleasant detail.

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

I am not the only visitor to enjoy this splendid autumn setting, …

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

… walking through a garden that holds new explosions of autumn color in store at every turn, …

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

… harmoniously blending with the classic architecture of the temple buildings.

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

As I am planning to visit a few more temples in this area, I wrap up my visit to Seiryoji, and exit through its old main gate.

Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan. © 2013 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

Photos no. 2,3,4,5,6,9,10 shot with Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens.
Photos no. 1,7,8 shot with iPhone 5.
All photos edited in Lightroom 5.7.

写真の撮影場所:京都・嵯峨野・清凉寺