Hosenin
Hosenin was originally built as a monks' quarters for the abbot of Shorinin Temple.There is a 700-year-old Goyonomatsu pine tree (designated as a natural monument by Kyoto City), whose shape is likened to Omi Fuji (Mt. Mikami).Matcha green tea and sweets served while viewing the Bankanen are includ....
Manshuin
Manshuin began when Saicho built a monastery at saito kitaya on Mount Hiei.The temple became "Monzeki Temple" after His Imperial Highness Prince Jiun entered the temple.Monzeki temples are special temples that are inherited by people from aristocratic families.....
Myomanji Temple
Myomanji Temple is the head temple of the Kenpon Hokke school of Buddhism, and its principal deity is the Mandala of the Ten Realms.There is a large stupa made in the image of the Great Pagoda of Bodh Gaya.Yuki-no-niwa is one of the three famous gardens ("Yuki-no-niwa," "Tsuki-no-niwa," and "Hana-no....
Raigoin
Raigoin is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, whose principal deities are Yakushi Nyorai, Shakyamuni Nyorai, and Amitabha Nyorai.The temple was originally built by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in the early Heian period (794-1185) as a place to practice Buddhist chanting (shomyo).....
Ryogenin
Ryogenin is the Tatchu(temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Daitokuji Temple.Founded in 1502, it is the oldest temple in Daitokuji.Ryogenin is also known as "the moss temple of Rakuhoku.The "Isshidan" in the Hojo front garden represents the turtle island in the center, Horaiyama on the far le....
Rurikoin
Rurikoin is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public on a special seasonal basis.It consists of a shoin and three gardens: Ruri-no-niwa, Garyu-no-niwa, and Yamaroji-no-michi.Reflection photography, in which bright greenery and autumn leaves are reflected in the black desk, is popular ....
Rengeji Temple
Rengeji Temple is a Tendai sect temple with Shakanyorai as its principal deity.Originally an old temple of the Jodo sect, it was devastated during the Onin War.The garden, with its pond garden, is beautifully landscaped and famous for its autumn foliage.Students under junior high school age on schoo....