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Around Kiyomizu-Dera Temple

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

4.0

57 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 1-294

A famous Buddhist temple located in Higashiyama Ward in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. The temple is said to have been started when the priest Enchin enshrined a thousand-armed statue of Kannon above the Otowa Waterfall in 778. The main temple nave enshrines a standing figure of an eleven-faced Kannon and is built in the elegant Shinden-zukuri style. The Kiyomizu Stage jutting out over the Cliffside offers a sweeping view of the streets of Kyoto and blooming cherry trees, verdant plant life, or autumn foliage depending on the season, making it a popular photo spot. The three channeled Otowa Waterfall is said to provide benefits such as long life and people line up to drink its waters. Bustling with students on a school excursion as well as tourists both domestic and international, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of Kyoto’s most popular tourist sites.

Its great fun watching everyone queueing for these three streams - which one will they want to go for? Apparently you should only choose one!
Yogen-in Temple

4.0

117 Reviews

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Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Sanjusangendomawari-cho

A Jodo Shinshu Kengo-in Buddhist temple located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s concubine Yodo-dono asked Hideyoshi to build the temple in honor of her deceased father Asai Nagamasa. The temple was destroyed once but restored in 1621, after which the Tokugawa shogunate enshrine a mortuary tablet here honoring successive generations of shogun and the temple became a family cemetery for the Tokugawa clan. The main temple building was a place at Fushimi Castle that was moved here. The “Bloody Ceilings” of the left, right, and main corridors memorialize the great battle that occurred at Fushimi Castle. The temples screen paintings created by Tawaraya Sotatsu are registered Important Cultural Properties and the Image of White Elephants and Image of Lions, painted in a three dimensional style, are must-sees.

Yogen-in temple is located just at east side of Sanjusangendo temple. It is not very known for tourists, but I found it very interesting. Two things that you cannot miss:bloody ceiling which is...
Yasaka Koshindo Temple

4.0

63 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Kinenchou 390

Inside are colorful “kukuri saru.” Kukuri saru are charms of monkeys with their hands and feet tied, and warn people not to rush towards what they want. If one controls himself against their desire and then prays to the kukuri saru, their wish will be granted. In addition, on the six Koshin days of the year there is “konnyaku dak,” cooked konnyaku (paste made from starch of arum roots). It is said that if one faces north and silently eats three kukuri saru-shaped konnyaku, they will live with sound health.

We had just visited the Kiyomizu Temple and were walking through the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. I happened to look down an alley to my left and saw many colorful balls, hanging like garlands from a...
Sanjusangendo Temple

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku
Komyoin Temple

4.5

73 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-809

Komyoin Temple is a sub temple of Tofukuji Temple. Also known as “niji no kokedera” (rainbow moss temple), it is a beautiful temple with thick green moss and white sand blanketing the grounds. In spring there are of course cherry blossoms, and in autumn one can enjoy the changing leaves of Tofuku-ji Temple.

Stunning little Rock and raked sand Zen garden almost totally overlooked by the tourist buses, landscaped garden behind with a wall of stunning flowering azaleas. Perfect tranquil spot to unwind...
Tofuku-ji Temple

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-778

Construction of this large temple was begun in 1236 by the regent Kujo Michiie, who wanted to enshrine Kyoto’s largest monastery. The construction ultimately took 19 years to complete. The temple’s spacious grounds are home to such highlights as Japan’s oldest main temple gate (a designated National Treasure), and a toilet constructed in the Zen style as well as a temple nave decorated with a painting of a dragon on its ceiling (both Important Cultural Properties). Four gardens are distributed to the east, west, north, and south sides of the grounds, and each offers charming but different scenery. The northern garden in particular, with its checkerboard of moss and stones, is a must-see.
Bishamondo Shorinji Temple

4.0

66 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-795

This sub-temple on the grounds of Tofukuji Temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City enshrines an image of Bishamonten. Normally, only groups can view it by appointment. However, special viewings for the public are held in spring and autumn, when many visitors come. They also hold zazen meditation and Buddhist scripture copying workshops.

I participated in the sutra/deity image copying experience at Shorin-ji. You are led to a room that opens out to a lush green, peaceful garden and spend an hour either copying the Heart Sutra (心經) or...
Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka-no-to)

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu Yasaka Kami-cho 388

A Buddhist temple famous for its five tier pagoda called the Yasakano-to located midway between Yasaka Shrine and the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. There are various theories about the origins of the Hokanji Temple, but it is generally believed to have been founded in the Asuka period (593–710) as the guardian temple of the Yasaka clan. The 46 meter tall five tier pagoda is a reconstruction built in 1440 by Ashikaga Yoshinori and is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Visitors can go inside the pagoda to view a dais on which are placed figures of Mahavairocana, Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, and amoghasiddhi—the Five Perfected Ones; as well as the interior structure of the pagoda and the great central pillar supporting it.
Rokuharamitsuji Temple

4.5

6 Reviews

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Founded by the priest Kuya in 951, this is temple 17 of the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage (33 temples in the Kinki area containing a statue of Avalokitesvara). The temple possesses a large number of wooden sculptures that represent the Kamakura period including the standing image of Juichimenkannon (eleven-faced Kannon), the temple’s gohonzon or principal object of worship which is designated as a National Treasure, and a standing image of Kuya (an Important Cultural Property). In recent years its Kaien Suimei omikuji fortune slips have been popular as slips of good fortune are more often drawn than not.

六波羅蜜寺には何度も参拝しており、いつも「空也上人立像」を拝見したいと思いつつ機会を逃していました。今回、初めて宝物館「令和館」に入館してみました。仏像を始めとする貴重な木造が安置されており静かに見学する見学する事が出来ました。特に「空也上人立像」は2Fエリアに安置されていました。
Hojuji Temple

3.5

32 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku

It is a small temple near Sanjusangendo. Its gate like a Chinese temple is remarkable. This place used to be a palace of Emperor Emeritus Goshirakawa. His mausoleum is just behind this temple.
Sohonzan Chishakuin Temple

4.0

15 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Higashiojishichijou Shitaru Higashikawara Town, 964

Located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, this is the head temple of the Shingon Chisan sect of Buddhism. The full name of the temple is the Iobuzan Negoro-ji Chishakuin Temple. The temple was originally located on Mt. Negoro in the former Kii Province, but it was burned down by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and later rebuilt by head priest Genyu in Higashiyama. The temple stores and protects a number of Momoyama period sliding door paintings, including the Hasegawa Tohaku school Image of Cherries and Image of Maples, which are designated National Treasures. The temple’s garden, a designated Place of Scenic Beauty, is said to have been a favorite of tea ceremony master Sen no Rikyu and is a rare extant example of an early artificial hill and pond-style garden. Visited by a great number of people each year, the garden is particularly beautiful from the end of May to the end of June when the azalea’s come in bloom.

智積院金堂の右手に有るお堂です。護摩道場、祈祷所にもあたるようです。木造なのでなんとなくお寺だという雰囲気です。
Fundain Temple (Sesshuji Temple)

4.0

38 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-803

A Rinzai Buddhist temple located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City and one of the Tofukuji Temple’s sub-temples. The temple’s traditional dry landscape garden, said to have been created by Sesshu Toyo, has been famously depicted in ink paintings and the temple is accordingly also known as the “Sesshu Temple.” The temple was founded in the Genko period (1321–1324) by Ichijo Uchitsune to memorialize his father, but after it was destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt in the Genroku period (1688–1704) by Ichijo Kaneteru. Portions of the garden were destroyed in repeated fires and eventually restored by Mirei Shigemori in 1939. The southern “Crane and Tortoise” garden features an elegant representation of the islands of Tsurushima and Kameshima (Crane Island and Tortoise Island) floating in a “sea” of moss.

東福寺の塔頭。観光客が少なめで、静かに庭園を楽しめました。襖絵もじっくりと鑑賞。恵観ゆかりの茶室も素敵でした。また訪問します。
Ryogin-an Temple

4.5

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-812

Ryogin-an Temple is located in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward. It was built in 1291 as a repository for the ashes of deceased priests of Tofukuji, a temple of the Rinzai sect. Originally, it was the site of the residence of the third chief priest of Tofukuji Temple, Mukan Fumon (Daimyo Kokushi). This temple has been designated a National Treasure, and it is home to a number of Important Cultural Properties. On the east, west, and south sides of the grounds is a dry garden designed by garden designer Mirei Shigemori in 1964. This garden is open to the public only on special occasions during the year.

This small temple was popular with the locals; there were small tour groups both times I was there. I tried coming late in the afternoon when the tour groups had left, and had the chance to enjoy...
Seikan-ji Temple

4.0

18 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku

Legend says this ancient temple was founded in 802. It is called Uta no Nakayama because of the old name of the alley that once linked Seikan-ji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Kogo, former consort of the Emperor Takakura, became a nun here, and the Houkyouinto tower on the temple grounds was built in memory of her. Standing at the central point gives you a view of the city through a V-notch in the keystone. Nowadays, it's a popular spot to view the fall leaves, and in season it's filled with camera-toting visitors.

I wouldnt visit this place on its own, but as a part of your Kiyomizu-dera experience, its well worth it. From the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera, follow the path toward the childbirth pagoda. Just...
Reiunin Temple

3.5

16 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-801

Reiunin Temple, a sub temple of Tofukuji Temple, was constructed in 1390 as a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. It is said that it was the site of a secret meeting in the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate between Saigo Takamori and monk Gessho. Highlights include the Kusen-hakkai-no-niwa garden and Gaun-no-niwa garden.

この寺院はすばらしい、特に庭園は絶品、まさに芸術作品。しかも拝観停止などと文化財の私的独占はしない、本当の「みんなの財産」。共感の得られる寺院です。但し、寺院の都合で拝観を休んでいる日があるので事前に確認の上、行かれた方が無駄足にならない。子供が入れないのは当たり前。
Kubifuri Jizo (Zenkojido Temple)

3.5

10 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 1-294

This Jizoin temple faces the Nioh-mon, Kiyomizu-dera Temple's main gate, to the left. It is the 10th temple on the Rakuyo 33 Kannon pilgrimage. In the mid-Meiji period, it was combined with the Zenkoji Nyoraido hall in the Okunoin south garden, resulting in its current configuration. It's three main enshrined images are the principal image of this temple, a standing statue of Jizo-bosatsu, or K?itigarbha, a seated statue of Nyoirin Kannon made in the late Kamakura period, and a Zenkoji-style statue of Amida Nyorai that was the principal image of Zenko-ji Temple. The Kubifuri Jizo (Shaking-head jizo) statue to the right front of the hall has a head that spins 360 degrees, and they say that if you turn it to face the direction your romantic interest lives and pray, your feelings will be returned, and your prayers answered.

清水寺門前に立つ善光寺堂の右横に祀られていました。「願い事のある方向に首をまわして拝めば願いが叶えられる」と案内板に記されていましたが、流石に首を触る観光客は見受けられませんでした。
Godai-do Doju-in Temple

4.5

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Honmachi 15-799

These are the historic ruins of the Godaido temple Michinaga Fujiwara erected for his 40th birthday, enshrining a seated Acala. At 265 centimeters tall it is impressive enough to overwhelm visitors. It is said to have power to ward off calamity including fire.

こちらは《本尊；不動明王坐像》が（木造坐像）として日本一の高さ（2m65cm）であることから有名ですが私達のお気に入りは境内にあるやさしい表情を持ち石をくり抜いた《弁天さん》像と《お地蔵さん》像です（添付写真参照）。[東福寺]には数多くの塔頭があり《お地蔵さん》像も数多くありますがこちらの顔の表情は他の塔頭では見ることが出来ないやさしさにあふれていますので [東福寺]界隈で少...
Chishakuin Kaikan

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Higashiojishichijou Tooru-cho, which descends 964

This lodging facility is located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. This accommodation is inside the Chishakuin Hall, the head temple for the Chizan sect of the Shingon Buddhism, but it is open to anyone. The guests may choose to attend the morning Buddhist Goma service together with the initiate monks and priests. With a private room for one night and a meal, your choice of monk fair, or Kyoto kaiseki cuisine is available.
Hoko-ji Temple

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Higashiyama-ku front through Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Yamatooji HigashiIri Chayamachi 527-2

A Tendai Buddhist temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. The temple was built by the priest Mokujiki Ogo to enshrine a giant Buddha statue prayed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The temple is nicknamed the Daibutsu (Giant Buddha) Temple, or simply the Daibutsu. The hall housing the giant Buddha and the statue itself have been repeatedly destroyed by fire and rebuilt. Today, only a portion of the great stone wall has stood since the temple was first erected. The temple is also famous for a great, 4.2 meter tall bell, an Important Cultural Property that was inscribed with two phrases praying for national peace and bounty for both ruler and ruled on the downfall of Toyotomi.
kiyomizudera keishodo

4.0

6 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 2-chome 223

清水坂を下って来ると三年坂方面と分れる場所にお堂が立っていました。清水寺の塔頭の一つで「来迎院」が正しい名称のようでした。猶、境内手前には「當寺開基本尊聖德皇太子」と刻まれた石碑が立っていました。

Kyoto Around Kiyomizu-Dera Temple

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.