This is a Jodo-sect temple located in Kurodani, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, affectionately known as “Kurodani-san.”
It is a quiet temple renowned for its stunning cherry blossoms in the spring and beautiful autumn foliage.
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Daikakuji-Temple Osawa pond1（大沢池1）
Located to the east of Daikaku-ji Temple, it is considered the oldest artificial lake in Japan.
It is a tranquil spot where one can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the seasons, with Arashiyama serving as a borrowed backdrop.
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Myousinnji Temple2（妙心寺2）
Myoshin-ji, one of Japan’s largest Zen temples, exemplifies the classic layout of a Zen temple—known as the *shichido garan* (seven-hall complex)—with structures such as the Sanmon Gate, the Buddha Hall, and the Dharma Hall arranged in a straight line extending northward from the South Gate.
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Daishin-in （大心院）
At this sub-temple of Myoshin-ji, the dry landscape garden known as the “A-Un Garden” is said to depict a dragon ascending to the heavens.
This temple, with its beautiful and tranquil garden, also offers lodging for visitors.
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