Zuihoin
Zuihoin is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Daitokuji Temple.Dokuzatei (Hojo-mae Garden) is a Horaiyama-style karesansui (dry landscape garden) with a rough representation of the sea.In the Kanmin Garden (Garden of the Cross), a cross is hidden in honor of the Christian feudal....
Daitokuji Temple
Daitokuji Temple is the head temple of the Daitokuji School of the Rinzai Sect.Emperor Godaigo gave it a special status along with Nanzenji Temple.Later, it declined due to burning during the Onin War.Zen Master Ikkyu rebuilt Daitokuji Temple with the support of Sakai merchants.The ceiling of theHat....
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....
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....
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 ....