Eihoji Temple & Korankei Tour: Autumn Colors & Ancient Ginkgo

Ancient temple and seasonal gorge in one morning from the city

A full-day tour from Nagoya into Gifu Prefecture combines two of the region's most visited sites: Eihoji Temple, founded in 1313 with a 700-year-old ginkgo tree and national treasure halls, and Korankei Gorge, where cherry blossoms bloom in spring and maple leaves turn vivid red and orange in autumn. Round-trip transfers from Nagoya and a guide fluent in English, Japanese or Chinese are included. The tour runs eight to nine hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit temples and scenic parks

• Explore Toraikeyama Eihoji Temple
• Visit Shikizakura Park in Toyota City
• Enjoy autumn scenery at Korankei

The experience

Eihoji Temple sits in the serene mountains of Gifu Prefecture on the grounds where Master Muso established it over seven centuries ago. The temple's pond and spring garden hold the designation of a national scenic spot, and two of its halls (Guanyin Hall and Kaisan Hall) are listed as national treasures. In autumn, the red maple leaves in the courtyard frame the massive ginkgo tree. In spring, the same grounds shift to softer tones. The temple's setting in quiet mountains means the experience feels removed from the city, though you depart from Nagoya each morning.

Korankei Gorge, also in Toyota City, anchors the second half of the day. The gorge is known for its seasonal transformations: in autumn, the maple leaves paint the landscape in reds, oranges and yellows that reflect in the river below. In spring, cherry blossoms blend with the lush greenery. Shikizakura Park, visited on the same route, offers a rarer sight: cherry blossoms that bloom twice a year, and in autumn, the contrast of pink sakura with vibrant fall foliage. The combination of these two seasonal displays makes the gorge a destination for photographers and nature lovers, and the picturesque river gorge itself frames each view.

Your guide speaks English, Japanese or Chinese and travels with the group throughout. Round-trip transfers depart from and return to your meeting point in Nagoya, and the full journey, including travel time, spans eight to nine hours. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Because the route involves a long drive, traffic delays may occur. The operator does not cover expenses from such delays.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfers from your Nagoya meeting point.
• a guide fluent in English, Japanese or Chinese.
• access to Eihoji Temple, Korankei Gorge and Shikizakura Park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TREVOPEDIA

Is this one for you?Choose the language your guide speaks when you book (English, Japanese or Chinese), so the commentary reaches you clearly throughout the eight to nine hours on the road and at each site.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What is Eihoji Temple, and why is it significant?

Eihoji Temple was founded by Master Muso in 1313 and sits in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. Two of its buildings, Guanyin Hall and Kaisan Hall, are designated national treasures of Japan, and its pond and spring garden are a national scenic spot. The temple is known for its 700-year-old ginkgo tree, which stands in the courtyard alongside red maple leaves in autumn.

When do the cherry blossoms and maple leaves appear at these sites?

Cherry blossoms bloom in spring at both Korankei Gorge and Shikizakura Park, creating a delicate pink frame against the lush greenery. In autumn, vibrant red, orange and yellow maple leaves dominate the landscape at Korankei, and at Shikizakura Park, the rare sight of pink cherry blossoms blooming alongside vivid fall foliage creates a striking contrast.

How long is the tour, and what does that time include?

The tour runs eight to nine hours total, and that duration includes round-trip transportation from your meeting point in Nagoya to both Eihoji Temple and Korankei Gorge.