Catching bright autumn colors at the Shishiku no Niwa, a garden of Hogon-in, sub-temple of Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama.
Tag: Kyoto
Autumn at Shōrin-in, ‘Temple of Discussion’ in Ohara, Kyoto
A chance for a quiet prayer at Shōrin-in, an often overlooked Tendai sect. of Buddhism temple in Ohara, Kyoto.
Boat Ride with 400 years of History: Hozugawa River Cruise in Autumn
A two-hour scenic ride through Hozugawa river from Kameoka to Arashiyama, learning about the history of the boat ride through the tales and jokes from the friendly boatmen.
Peaceful Raigō-in and the Soundless Waterfall (Otonashi-no-taki), Ohara, Kyoto
Experience tranquility at the less-visited Raigō-in in Ohara, Kyoto, and a short walk behind the temple to the Soundless Waterfall, Otonashi-no-taki.
Glowing Phoenix Hall: Byōdōin Special Night Illumination
Special Night Illumination of the Phoenix Hall @ Byōdōin in Autumn 2017.
Bamboo Temple of Jizō-in, Arashiyama, Kyoto
Finding peace amidst soaring bamboos, green moss, and colorful autumn leaves in Jizō-in (Bamboo Temple), hidden away in crowded Arashiyama.
Dashimaki Tamago @ Pontocho, Kyoto
The richness of the dashi flavor in the dashimaki tamago makes this egg dish easily one my favorites in Japan.
Rare, surviving castle palace of Nijo Castle
Though having lost its castle keep, Nijo Castle is a worthy visit for its Ninomaru Palace, a rare surviving example of Japan's castle palace.
Bridge to Heaven: Amanohashidate
A trip to one of the Three Views of Japan - Amanohashidate, roughly translates to "bridge to heaven". Viewing the sandbar from the southern and northern bays, walking on the pine-tree covered sandbar, and side visits to Chionji and Motoise Kono Jinja.
Thunder God Shrine: Kamigamo-jinja, Kyoto
A trip to one of the Kamo Shrines, Kamigamo-jinja, or Kamo-wake-ikazuchi, one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Kyoto, dedicated to the Thunder God.
Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street and the Nenbutsu-ji Temples, Kyoto Travel
Continuing my trip in hidden Arashiyama, exploring the somber Adashino Nenbutsu-ji and the whimsical statues in Otagi Nenbutsuji, while walking through the Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street.
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