錦きん秋しゅう

noun

autumn with brilliant foliage; brocade-like autumn colors

Poetic term for autumn scenery when the leaves are at their most colorful, likened to brocade. Often used in literary or travel contexts.

See also: 錦繍

• 京きょう都との寺じ院いんは錦きん秋しゅうの季き節せつに最もっとも美うつくしい。

  The temples of Kyoto are most beautiful in the season of brilliant autumn colors.