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  • Sanzen-in Monzeki (Sanzen-in Temple)
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    4.5
    833 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ohararaikouinchou 540
    This Buddhist temple’s origin dates back to the Enryaku period (782–806), when the priest Saicho opened a temple in the To-do on Mt. Hiei; the temple moved to its current location in 1871. The temple grounds are filled with historic buildings, including the Ojo Gokuraku-in Hall and reception halls for Imperial and regular guests. The Amida Hall on the south side of the grounds houses a figure of Amitabha flanked by two attendants, a National Treasure. There are numerous other highlights, including the beautiful moss-covered Shuheki-en and Yusei-en gardens. Seasonal flowers and natural beauty can be enjoyed on the temple’s grounds year round, as well, including cherry blossoms in the spring and fall foliage in autumn.

    The great thing about Sanzen-in is that each way one looks, the view is different. This visit (not our first) it was a chilly day and we were grateful for the hot tea served. Take your time here...

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  • Hosen-in Temple
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    4.5
    199 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharashourininchou 187
    A Buddhist temple located in Oharashorinin-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. One of the three Tendai Monzeki temples, it stands on the road approaching the Sanzen-in Temple. The temple’s beautiful “framed garden” is powerful and lush, with a 300 year old sal tree and a 700 year old Japanese white pine which has been designated a Natural Monument by the city of Kyoto. Visitors can pass through a tatami room with a view of the white pine and exchange a ticket provided at the grounds entrance to receive a cup of matcha green tea and an original temple confection.

    Enjoyed szopping here...... nice and a bit off the beaten tracck with few visitors and a rather comparable small size

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  • Jakkoin Temple
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    4.0
    139 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharakusaochou 676
    This temple is in Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, and is famous for its ties to the Tale of the Heike Legend. Exact details of the temple's establishment are unknown but it is said to have been constructed by Shotoku Taishi in 594 to ensure his father's, Emperor Youmei's, happiness in the next life. Taira no Tokuko, also Kenreimon-in, daughter of Taira no Kiyomori, wife of Emperor Takakura and mother of Emperor Antoku, survived her drowning suicide attempt at the battle of Dan-no-Ura. Afterwards she became a nun secluded within the temple to pray for the happiness of her son and Tira clan in the next life. On the grounds are a pond and cherry trees associated with visits from Cloistered Emperor Goshirakawa and the Tale of the Heike and the changing autumn colors provide beautiful scenery.

    haunting reminder of the transience of life. beautiful place:again like Gioji, best experienced in solitude.

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  • Jikko-in Temple
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharashourininchou 187
    Jikko-in Temple is a sub temple of Shorin-in Temple. There is a garden where one can enjoy the flowers blooming in all four seasons including double-flowered cherry blossoms, pheasant’s eyes and dogtooth violets. A must-see are the continually blossoming cherry trees which are in season from autumn to spring, an unusual sight across all of Japan. In the tearoom one can enjoy tea while gazing out over the garden.

    A fantastically quiet, calm, and profoundly peaceful little temple. Make sure to stop in and have a cup of matcha while looking out on the trees. It must be fantastic in the winter too when...

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  • Shorinin Temple
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    4.0
    42 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharashourininchou 187
    A Buddhist temple founded in 1013 by Jakugen. In 1186, Honen was invited to hold a great dialogue here where he discussed the doctrines of Pure Land Buddhism with learned priests of various denominations. The temple is also famous as the birthplace of Tendai shinmyo, a type of Buddhist music in which the sutras are sung as part of services. The main temple building, designated a Tangible Cultural Property by Kyoto City, contains the temple’s principal object of worship, a seated figure of Amitabha. There is a garden with a pond for contemplating located to the south of the reception hall where visitors can enjoy seasonal beauty.

    Continue straight for approx 50 metres without turning right into the Sanzen-in, and you will find the Shorin-in. The uneven stone path, the old lanterns, and the beautifully proportioned building...

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  • Kuzuryu-taisha Shrine
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    3.0
    11 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Yasekonoechou 681
    "A 40-minute drive from the Kyoto-higashi interchange and a 60-minute drive from the Kyoto-minami interchange. This Shinto shrine is also located right next to the ""Kuzuryu Benten-mae"" bus stop. The shrine is known for its unique way of praying, which requires worshippers to circle the main shrine building clockwise nine times. Many worshippers come here to pray for the victory of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. The shrine was built in 1954 after its enshrined deity, Kuzuryu Benzaiten, appeared in a dream. The shrine's fortune slips are also distinctive - instead of telling you how lucky you are like the fortune slips of most other shrines, this shrine's contain words of advice and warning regarding your wish. The shrine holds a grand fall festival on November 24 each year."

    旧自宅地域から八瀬・大原・滋賀県方面への国道沿い(沿い、と云っても間道だが)にあるため、年間、何度か立ち寄る神社、敢えて「参詣する」としなかったことは個人的主観の問題なので説明は略。今回も写真はそこそこ撮影したので口コミに添付します。正直云うと、ここへ立ち寄ったのは徒歩で約５分程度の場所にある新しく出来たミュージアム、「猫猫寺」(にゃんにゃんじ)へ来たついでと云うこと。ここは拝む時の柏手の打ち方が...

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  • Amida-ji Temple (Kochidani Amida-ji Temple)
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Oharakochihiracho 83
    First founded by the monk Tanzei Shonin in 1609 as a place for the study and instruction of the Buddha's teachings. Amongst all the famous locations for viewing the fall colors in the Ohara region the fall colors that can be viewed at Amida Temple are particularly lovely and the temple has been known for its autumn colors as far back as the Edo Period. On the southern side of the road approaching the temple stands an over 800 year old maple tree which has been designated a Natural Memorial and is one of the highlights of the temple.

    This was such an adventure, not seen often anywhere.. I also climbed the hill with a lad younger than my grandchildren, neither of speaking each others language well. What made this outstanding...

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  • Shusse Inari-jinja Shrine
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ohararaikouinchou 148
    “Shusse Inari-jinja Shrine” was so named to take after the “shusse” or success of eminent shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi. A great many visitors come to the shrine seeking fortune, success and good business prospects.

    出世稲荷神社は、元々は、二条城の近くにありました。平成24年に現在地へ移転したそうで、かつては雲龍図は天井画でした。間近で雲龍図を見ることが出来ました。豊臣秀吉が立身出世したのにちなみ、開運出世の神様として信仰されていました。

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  • Raigoin Temple
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    3.5
    35 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ohararaikoincho 537

    This was the second visit of Ohara for me, and I was going to limit my target temples so as not to waste my time and money. Each temple imposes every visitor 200 to 800 yen. Last time, as far as I...

  • Joren Hana In
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    3.0
    9 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ohararaikoincho 407

    安心した、誰の評価もこの程度(〇３つ)のもんなんですねぇ。多勢に迎合した評価・意見でないとこのサイトは掲載拒否しますから・・・。過去には少なくても５０回は掲載拒否された実績があるので・・・。ここはバラモン教から伝わり我国の仏教音楽の元となったと云われている(個人的にはよく知らないが)「声明(しょうみょう)」発祥の地と云われているらしい。何のことかさっぱり解らんが・・・宿坊があって宿泊出来るらしい...

  • Komatsu Hitoshi Art Museum
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  • Kake Kannonji Temple
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yasenosecho 21
  • Sairinji Temple
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  • Yofukuji Temple
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yasenosecho 48

    叡山電鉄八瀬比叡山口から徒歩４-５分程度、ただ山門まで少し坂を登ります。昭和期にここに移りましたので、コンクリート製の造りです。特に印象が有るお寺では有りませんが、高台に有ることから向かい側の山々の紅葉なんかは綺麗かもしれませんね。

  • Seiryuji Temple Chionin Temple Kanri
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yaseakimotocho 946
  • Nenbutsu-ji Temple
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ohararaikoincho 270
  • Myodenji Temple
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yasekonoecho 370
  • Yase Tenmangu Shrine Yashiro
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  • Yofukuji Temple
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  • TaeDentera
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