Shinnyodo is established in 984 by a priest from the important Enryakuji Temple. Off the beaten tracks of Kyoto, Shinnyodo is a beautiful autumn color spot which provides lovely fall colors usually around late November, but yet remains relatively less crowded.
Shinnyodo is a very famous place for autumn leaves, but there are also cherry trees in the precincts, so you can enjoy cherry blossoms calmly in spring.