9 recommended spots to see autumn leaves in Shiga!

Keisokuji Temple in Nagahama City was founded by the monk Gyoki in 735, but fell into disrepair and was rebuilt in 799.
The place currently known as Keisoku-ji Temple was formerly the site of a branch temple of Keisoku-ji Temple called Impuku-ji Temple.
There are about 200 old maple trees in the temple grounds, and you can enjoy the mysterious beauty of the autumn leaves of this old temple.

The area around Hikone Castle is covered in deep evergreen forests, and the scenery changes with the seasons, matching the beauty of the castle. Genkyu Rakurakuen, a former feudal lord's garden located northeast of Hikone Castle, is lit up every year during the autumn foliage season, attracting many visitors.

The three Tendai sect temples, Saimyoji, Kongorinji, and Baekjeji, are collectively known as the "Koto Sanzan), and are located to the east of Lake Biwa and to the west of the Suzuka Mountains. Along with Eigenji, they are popular spots for viewing autumn leaves.

Kyorinbo, founded by Prince Shotoku, is usually a closed temple and is only open to the public in spring and during the autumn foliage season. In front of the Shoin, which was built in the early Edo period, there is the Enshu Garden, a nationally designated scenic garden designed by Kobori Enshu, and the moss garden Fudaraku Garden, created during the Muromachi period. During the autumn foliage season, the gardens are lit up, creating a fantastical sight.

The three ancient Tendai temples located in Konan City - Joraku-ji, Choju-ji, and Zensui-ji - are collectively known as Konan Sanzan.
All three temples were founded in Nara period, and their quaint appearance can be enjoyed in the autumn when the leaves change color.

At Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, over 2,000 maple trees are planted in the East Pagoda, West Pagoda, and Yokokawa areas, including the driveway. On the way to the temple, the collaboration of the autumn leaves and Lake Biwa is magnificent.

This is the head temple of the Tendaijimon sect and has been watching over Lake Biwa for approximately 1,200 years.
This is a temple where you can enjoy beautiful seasonal scenery, such as the moon-viewing stage where you can enjoy the reflection of the cherry blossoms in spring, and the illuminated autumn leaves in autumn.

A tourist facility that straddles Mt. Uchimi and Mt. Horai, and overlooks Lake Biwa.
Located at an altitude of about 1,100 metres, the Lake Biwa Terrace offers spectacular views.
Not only the view from the top of the mountain, but also the view from the ropeway is spectacular.

About 500 metasequoia trees are planted along the 2.4km-long prefectural road Koarashi Makinosawa Line, which runs through the Makino Pickland Agricultural Park, creating a plateau-like landscape as the approach road to the Makino Plateau. In autumn, the leaves turn beautiful red, gradually changing from yellow to red.