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....
Dashinin
Daishinin is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Myoshinji Temple.It is said to have been built by Masamoto Hosokawa in 1479.The “A-Un garden” in the front garden of Shoin is a dry landscape garden with white sand, moss, and stones.A-Un（阿吽） means the beginning and the end of all ....
Daihoin
Daihoin is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Myoshinji Temple.It was built in 1625 as a family temple of Nobuyuki Sanada (brother of Yukimura Sanada), the first lord of the Matsudai domain in Shinano.The Roji Garden represented the clean world of Buddhism.Matcha green tea and t....
Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Tenryuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.It was originally built by Ashikaga Takauji to mourn the loss of Emperor Godaigo.Since its foundation, the temple has suffered eight major fires, including the Onin War and the Hamagurimon Incide....
Sagano Trolley Train
The Sagano Trolley Train is a sightseeing train that runs from Trolley Saga Station to Trolley Kameoka Station, taking about 25 minutes each way.From inside the train (all seats reserved), which runs along the Hozu River, you can see the boats of the Hozu River cruise.The open carriages are especial....
Houkyouin
Hokyoin was originally named "Zen-nyuji Temple" by Emperor Shirakawa.Zennyuji Temple is said to have prospered greatly under the auspices of Ashikaga Yoshiakira, the second shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate.When Ashikaga Yoshiakira died in 1367, the name of the temple was changed from Zeniri-ji to H....
Hokongoin
Hokongoin is a Ritsu sect temple belonging to Toshodaiji Temple.The temple was originally named Narabigaoka-dera around 830.In 1130, Taikenmonin (mother of Emperor Sutoku and Emperor Go-Shirakawa) rebuilt the temple as Hokkongoin.The pond garden is home to Japan's oldest man-made waterfall, Aome Fal....
Hoshakuji Temple
Hoshakuji Temple is a temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism and was established by Emperor Shomu.It is commonly called "Takaraderera" because in 723, a dragon god introduced uchiide (goddess Benzaiten) and kozuchi (god Daikokuten) from karado (China).Legend has it that Issunboshi rode a bowl from S....
Myoshinji Temple
Myoshinji Temple is the head temple of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.Myoshinji Temple is the largest Zen temple in Japan, measuring approximately 500 m east to west and 619 m north to south, and has 46 temples in its vast grounds of approximately 100,000 tsubo.The Hatto and bathrooms are open for ....
