{"id":1946,"date":"2025-11-24T22:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2025-11-24T22:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:31:13","slug":"kamakura-autumn-foliage-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kamakura-rakuanhanare.com\/en\/kamakura-autumn-foliage-november\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cKamakura Autumn Leaves 2025: How Are They Now? A Photo Guide to Engaku-ji, Hasedera, and Ichijo Ekan Sanso in November\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2014 Engaku-ji, Hasedera, and Ichijo Ekan Sanso: A Gentle Autumn Walk Through Kamakura \u2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u3000November marks the time when Kamakura slowly begins to shift into autumn colors.
This year, perhaps due to the warm temperatures, the foliage was more subdued than usual, with some leaves showing slight dryness at the tips. Even so, the scenery within the temples and gardens still felt distinctly \u201cKamakura\u201d\u2014calm, atmospheric, and rich with subtle seasonal beauty.
In this article, I\u2019ll share photos from my visits to Engaku-ji, Hasedera, and Ichijo Ekan Sanso, along with a real, unfiltered look at Kamakura\u2019s autumn this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Engaku-ji \u2014 Gentle, Subdued Colors and Leaves Illuminated by Soft Light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u3000At Engaku-ji, located just steps from Kita-Kamakura Station, the leaves had already begun to change.
Some trees, as seen in the photos, had slightly dried or curled leaf edges. But this \u201clate-autumn texture\u201d gives the scenery its own charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The orange and red leaves glowing through the sunlight felt delicate, proving that even soft, muted colors can create stunning scenes at Engaku-ji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✔ Contrasts between slightly withered leaves and warm sunlight
✔ Gradients of green, yellow, and orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the leaves weren\u2019t the deep, peak-season red, the subtle transitions in color revealed intricate beauty up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Hasedera \u2014 A Mix of Vivid and Withered: This Year\u2019s Unique Autumn Look<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Because Hasedera is built along a valley, sunlight reaches different areas unevenly.
As a result, there was a clear contrast between trees that had turned vibrant red and others that were beginning to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✔ Bright colors emerging under direct sunlight
✔ Leaves remaining muted and slightly dry in the shade
✔ The view of the temple grounds through autumn pampas grass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The maple trees with large clusters of red leaves\u2014shown in the photos\u2014looked completely different depending on the angle of the light.
Even without perfect color, Hasedera offered a photogenic landscape where each tree displayed its own personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Ichijo Ekan Sanso \u2014 Quiet, Soft Autumn Moments in a Peaceful Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At Ichijo Ekan Sanso, the yellow maples were especially beautiful.
Overall, the color was subdued here as well, but the deep green of the garden created a gentle contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✔ Soft contrast between yellow leaves and surrounding greenery
✔ A peaceful garden perfect for slow, reflective strolls
✔ Accents of red umbrellas and green moss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than striking red foliage, the atmosphere and softness of the garden stayed with me most.
The water basin decorated with floating roses\u2014shown in the photos\u2014added seasonal elegance beyond the autumn leaves themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reflections on Walking Through Kamakura in November<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year, Kamakura\u2019s autumn colors were generally softer, with leaves showing dryness in parts.
However, at Engaku-ji, Hasedera, and Ichijo Ekan Sanso, the combination of temple architecture and foliage created scenes that never felt lacking.
When sunlight passed through the leaves, shades of red, orange, and yellow gently lit up, making me think, \u201cThis year\u2019s autumn has its own beauty.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kamakura\u2019s foliage varies greatly between trees and locations\u2014some branches still bright and vivid, others muted and earthy.
This contrast makes walking and \u201csearching for beautiful patches\u201d part of the fun.
Rather than chasing the perfect, textbook autumn scene, it felt rewarding to capture moments where a single tree or branch looked its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who want to enjoy a quieter, more contemplative version of Kamakura\u2019s autumn, this route\u2014Engaku-ji, Hasedera, and Ichijo Ekan Sanso\u2014is easy to recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These photos were taken with my new DSLR, just after I began learning photography.
Yet even with limited experience, Kamakura\u2019s autumn scenery offered beauty that shines beyond technique\u2014a reminder of how special this place is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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