The autumn maples of Emmeiji Temple

This temple, where Kobo Daishi is said to have carved a stone image of Buddha and placed it here for the propagation of the Buddhist religion, is also a famous landmark thanks to the stunning reds and golds of its trees in autumn.　One huge maple tree, known as "Yusho Momiji", was named for its warm, radiating glow when touched by the rays of the setting sun.　This tree is said to be around 1000 years old, and has been designated as a natural monument by the Osaka Prefectural Government.