While it feels like a slice of untouched nature, the path actually has an incredible history as a vibrant thoroughfare nearly 2,000 years ago. It was part of the ancient Roman road Stane Street - a 56 ...

It has about 150 trees, including maples with large leaves called "Ōsakazuki." At peak color, the illuminated autumn leaves attract visitors who approach the temple through a "tunnel" of red leaves.