Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
Eikan-do Temple is very famous for its autumn foliage, with approximately 3,000 maple trees adding vibrant colors to the garden surrounding the pond.
The temple houses various treasures, and inside, you can see a rare statue of Amida Buddha. This statue is called “Mikaeri Amida” (Looking Back Amida), and is characterized by facing left instead of straight ahead.
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Tōji-in Temple is located in the northwest of Kyoto City. It is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple and the family temple of the Ashikaga shogunate.
Its garden is particularly beautiful, offering stunning scenery throughout the four seasons.
There are relatively few visitors, allowing for a peaceful and quiet visit.
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A cobblestone street stretches along the Shirakawa River, offering a rich Kyoto atmosphere with the lights of traditional restaurants, Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine, and Tatsumi Bridge. While it gets crowded during cherry blossom season, early morning is recommended.
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Tanukidani-san Fudōin Temple
Located in Ichijōji, northeast of Kyoto, this is a Shugendō temple known for prayers for traffic safety, protection from evil, and cancer prevention.
It features Musashi-no-Taki waterfall, where the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is said to have trained, and many tanuki (raccoon dog) statues are dedicated along the approach to the temple.
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Koetsu-ji Temple is a quiet temple located in Takagamine, Kita Ward, Kyoto City. It was given to Hon’ami Koetsu by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, and his family moved there,which led to the development of an arts village in the area. After Koetsu’s death, Koetsu-ji Temple was founded in this place associated with him. The stone-paved entrance to the temple is very picturesque.
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光悦寺の近くには源光庵、常照寺など静かで見所の多いお寺があります。