Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
The following photos were also taken within the grounds of Tofuku-ji Temple.
Due to the impact of a typhoon, visits to one of the sub-temples (Tentoku-in Temple) had been suspended; since I was unable to view the *kikyo* (balloon flower) garden, I decided to visit again.
Nevertheless, I was able to enjoy the vibrant green scenery within the temple grounds.
※The *andon* (paper lantern) at Tofuku-ji Temple bore the text of the once-famous catchphrase: “Yes, let’s go to Kyoto.”
Location
Rozan-ji Temple is located on Teramachi Street in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, east of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
It is said to be the site of Murasaki Shikibu’s residence and where “The Tale of Genji” was written.
The garden of the main hall is called “Genji’s Garden,” a beautiful dry landscape garden with a vivid contrast of white sand and moss.
From the beginning of June to the beginning of September, the bellflowers are in full bloom.
A stone monument marking the “site of Murasaki Shikibu’s residence” stands here.
It is one of the places where you can appreciate the tranquility of Kyoto.
Location
A Shingon sect Chizan school temple located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is known as “Senbon Shakado.”
The main hall, completed in 1227, survived numerous wars, including the Onin War, and is designated a National Treasure as the oldest wooden building in Rakuchu (Kyoto City).
It is a quiet place despite being in the middle of the city.
Location
Its official name is Shinsho Gokuraku-ji, and it is a Tendai sect temple with Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei as its head temple.
The spacious grounds are famous for their autumn foliage, but visitors can enjoy strolling through them throughout the year, with cherry blossoms and green maple leaves also in bloom. The temple houses numerous structures, including a three-story pagoda, as well as many Buddhist statues and cultural artifacts, including a standing statue of Amida Buddha.
Location
In Uji, Kyoto, there is Mimuroto-ji Temple, known as the “Hydrangea Temple.”
The approximately 10,000 hydrangea plants of 50 different varieties create a magnificent sight.
This temple is also famous for its flowers in each of the four seasons, and is known as the “Temple of Flowers.”
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