Oharano Shrine
The Oharano Shrine is said to have originated as a shrine that was originally built as a branch of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan.Along the approach to the temple is the Koisawa Pond, said to be modeled after the Sarusawa Pond in Nara.The Senganzakura cherry blossom near Koisawa Pond is sai....
Oyamazaki Sanso Museum
Oyamazaki Sanso Museum is operated by the Asahi Group Arts Foundation.Chichu-kan (Underground Jewel Box) exhibits Claude Monet's "Water Lilies.Backpacks and carry-on bags are not allowed in the museum, so leave them in the lockers at the rest house.On the second floor of the main building, there is ....
Kurumazaki Shrine
Kurumazaki Shrine is the god of business prosperity, financial fortune, and good marriage.The name Kurumazaki Shrine is said to have come from the fact that the ox cart in which Emperor Gosaga rode stopped and the yoke (shafts) of the cart were broken.....
Koumyouji Temple
Koumyouji Temple(光明寺) is the head temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect.Founded by Honen Shonin, the temple was first established by Kumagai Naoizane in 1198.Komyoji Temple, also known as “Momiji-dera,” is famous for its autumn foliage.From the main gate, walk up the gently sloping front path named “Onn....
Jurinji Temple
Jurinji Temple belongs to the Tendai sect.Jurinji Temple is associated with “Narihira Ariwara,” one of the 36 Poets of Japan. It is commonly known as “Narihira Temple.In spring, 150-year-old weeping cherry trees (commonly known as Narihira Sakura) can be seen. In the fall, the 800-year-old giant cam....
Shojiji Temple
Shojiji Temple was founded in 680 by Enno Gyoja at the order of Emperor Temmu.It is also said to be the place where Ashikaga Takauji stopped by on his way to attack Rokuhara, saying that “winning and holding” was a good omen.From the Saigyo cherry blossoms, Shojiji Temple came to be known as the “Te....
Shoryuji Castle Park
Shoryuji Castle was built in 1339 by order of Ashikaga Takauji.In 1571, Fujitaka Hosokawa, under the orders of Nobunaga Oda, rebuilt the castle into a state-of-the-art castle of the time, complete with a main keep.The castle was abandoned in 1633.In 1992, it was opened as Shoryuji Castle Park (one o....
Seiryoji Temple
Seiryoji Temple is also known as Saga Shakado.The principal image of the temple is a standing wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha (National Treasure), one of the three Tathagata of Japan.On March 15, Nirvana and Otaimatsushiki will be held.Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Kyoto’s three major nenbutsu kyogen)....
Taizoin
Taizoin is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Myoshinji Temple.It was founded in 1404, but was destroyed by fire during the Onin War(Civil War of 1467-1477.).Japan's oldest ink and wash painting, Hyoyuzu (National Treasure) by Jyosetsu is famous. The painting is a Zen koan (prob....
Daikakuji Temple
Daikakuji Temple is the head temple of the Daikaku school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and was originally built as a detached palace by Emperor Saga.Daikakuji Temple is also the fundamental center for Shinkei sutra copying and the home of the Saga Goryu flower arrangement.Gionji Temple, the pago....