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Description of notation

Green leaves	Beginning to change color	Beginning of fall	Leaves begin to fall	Falling leaves

Taken November 17, 2016

Spot Name	Taneiji Temple
Description	This is one of the most famous temples of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism and is also the final resting place of Ouchi Yoshitaka, a warlord who achieved great glory in Yamaguchi as a champion of the western part of the country during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The Banseki Bridge over the Daneiji River was built in the early Edo period (1603-1868) and is one of the three most unusual bridges in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Current color change
Usual viewing time	Mid-November to early December
Light up	Late October - early December, sunset - 10:30 p.m.
Type	Irohamomiji, Ginkgo biloba, etc.

Taken November 17, 2016

Spot Name	Nomanji Temple
Description.	This is an ancient temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism located in the countryside about 2 km west of Tawarayama Onsen. It is said to have been founded in 806 A.D. by Kobo Daishi on his return from Tang Dynasty China.
Current color change
Usual viewing time	Mid-November to early December
Lighting	None
Type	ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Taken November 17, 2016

Spot Name	Sainenji Temple
Description.	Located west of Tawarayama Onsen, this Jodo Shinshu temple is said to have been founded by Fukagawa Rokuroemonemonji Jizen.
Current color change
Usual viewing time	Mid-November to early December
Lighting	None
Type	Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)

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