More on Fumonji Temple

Fumonji Temple was established 1,300 years ago by　Monk Gyoki as a decree by Emperor Shomu. The temple even offered asylum from the Edo shogunate to historic greats like Minamoto Yoritomo, Imagawa Yoshimoto, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Fumonji Temple even features cultural heritages like Buddhist statues and more which define the greater Tokai region.

This temple is known as "Toyohashi City's Maple Temple" and sees off the autumn colors of Aichi with its own fall beauty lasting until mid-December.
You can find a spectacular variety of ancient maples around the Main Hall, Daishi Hall, Bellfry Gate, and Nio Gate—built in the Edo period and registered national tangible cultural properties. Gaze upon them as they change from green to a variety of colors with the Maple Festival taking place around this Maple Festival.

Event details (partial)

Commemorative temple stamps
The hand-cut paper images of Fumonji Temple's previous resident priest are available with a special limited-time Japanese maple leaf design available from Sunday, November 1, 2026.
• Availability: 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Exhibit of Buddhist statues from Fumonji Temple's collection
No exhibit held this year as the Buddhist Statues Hall (Collection Hall) is under construction.

Opening of the Main Hall and Daishi Hall national tangible cultural properties
The Main Hall and Daishi Hall—erected in the Edo period and designated national tangible cultural properties—are usually closed to the public, but open for a limited time.
• Dates and times: 9:00 am–3:45 pm during the Maple Festival period
• Price: JPY 700/person (free of charge for ages 17 and younger)

More to see!

Twenty Himalayan cherry blossoms are planted at Fumonji and blossom from late autumn to winter. Their characteristic large, light pink pedals put on a show of absolute natural beauty together with the fall leaves near Nio Gate.