Famous temples in Japan (with photos)

Anrakuji (Anrakuji)

Built in 1681, it is the dojo where Faran chants the name of Buddha.

Emperor Go-Toba's concubines Matsushita and Suzuomi were inspired by the preaching of Horan's disciples Sumuren and Anle and became a monk privately. After hearing this, the Emperor was furious and convicted the two monks, and Horan was also punished. To?exile.

The temple was founded in 1681 to comfort the souls of two monks.

The temple displays wooden statues and stone pagodas of Shuren, Anle, Pine Insect and Suzu Insect, allowing their tragic stories to be passed down.

Specially open in spring and autumn.

The pumpkin offering event held on July 25 with the purpose of warding off strokes is quite famous.

Adashinonenbutuji Temple (Adashinonenbutuji)

In the past, wind burials were practiced in the Hanano area, and unknown corpses were scattered everywhere in the wilderness. 1100 years ago, Kukai (Master Kobo) could not bear to see this, so he Building a Tathagata temple to support it is its origin.

Later, Master Faran used it as a training ground and changed its current name to Nenbutsu Temple, becoming a Buddhist temple of the Pure Land Sect.

The main hall was rebuilt in 1712 by Master Ji Dao.

The 8,000 stone Buddhas and stone pagodas in the temple are the tombs buried in the Huaye area. Every year on August 23rd and 24th, the Thousand Lanterns Festival lights up everlasting lanterns in the temple for worship. People feel the impermanence of the world.

(Reservation is required to participate in the Thousand Lanterns Festival. Registration by postcard starts from June 15th every year, and is on a first-come, first-served basis until seats are filled.

) It was built in the Heian period.

Saimyouji Temple (Saimyouji)

It was founded by Kukai's disciple Chiquan during the Tenchō period (824-834).

Also known as Pingxinwangyuan.

The current temple was rebuilt in 1700 due to the surrender of Keishangin.

The statue of Shakya Tathagata, the main Buddha (an important cultural property), is 51 centimeters high and is said to have been created by Master Myoe of Kozenji Temple.

There is an ink inscription from 1047 printed on the body of the Buddha statue.

The Thousand-Armed Kannon Statue (Important Cultural Property) placed on the side is a standing statue carved in the Heian period. The face is carefully carved and lifelike.

Belongs to the Shingon sect.

It is also a famous place for viewing maples.

Daigoji Temple (Daigoji)

The main temple of the Daigo sect of Shingon sect.

Beginning in the Zhenguan period (859-77), Shengbao built a nunnery on the mountain and built and placed the statues of Zhunhao and Ruyilun Guanyin (Shangdaigo).

In 926, Shidaigo was developed and the Jintang and five-story pagoda were built.

Due to the war between Onin and Civilization, except for the five-story pagoda, all the Tang Pagoda and Garan were burned down.

In 1598, it was rebuilt on the occasion of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's flower viewing.

This is the dojo base for our sect’s training.

The five-story pagoda when it was first built, the Jindo that was moved during the Momoyama period, and the Yakushi-do where Daigo is built are all national treasures.

In terms of paintings, there are many cultural relics such as the five statues colored on silk (national treasures).

The "Five Strong Men" on February 23rd and the flower viewing queue at Toyota Pavilion on the second Sunday in April are famous.

In 1997, according to the World Heritage Treaty, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as a "cultural relic of the ancient capital of Kyoto".

Founded in the Heian period.

Daihouonji Temple (Daihouonji)

Founded by Master Yoshiku, the grandson of Fujiwara Hidehiro, it is a famous temple of the Chizan sect of the Shingon sect.

The main hall still maintains its original appearance when it was founded in 1277. It is the largest ancient building in Kyoto and is listed as a national treasure.

In addition to the seated statue of Sakyamuni Tathagata (an important cultural property), Yeongboden also has permanent exhibitions such as Kuai Qing’s work - the statues of the Ten Disciples, the Six Avalokitesvara statues and many other cultural properties (subject to TOLL).

Every February during the "Turtle Festival" and the "Carrot Burning Event" on December 7th and 8th, the temple is crowded with pilgrims, competing to pray for the Turtle God's blessing and the elimination of all diseases.

The temple was first built on December 26, 1227, which was the day when the main hall was dedicated.

Zenrinji (Zenrinji)

Built in the early Heian period, its official name should be Zenrinji.

It is the headquarter of the Xishan Zenrin Temple sect of the Pure Land Sect.

In 853, after Kukai's disciple Shinsho inherited Fujiwara Sekio's villa, he placed the Buddha statue in it and began to use it as a dojo of the Shingon sect.

The seventh generation Yongguan became a monk from 1077 to 1081.

The temple was converted into a nenbutsu dojo of the Pure Land Sect.

There is an image of Amitabha Tathagata with a side face in the temple, and it is famous as the ‘Amitabha who should look back’.

The temple houses many treasures including the national treasure silk album Amida (Kamakura period).

An exhibition of treasures in the temple is held every year from November 1st to 30th.

It is a famous place for viewing red leaves.

Gyouganji (Gyouganji)

The correct name should be "Gyouganji".

Belongs to the Tiantai sect.

The 19th spiritual place among the thirty-three places in the Western Kingdom.

Xing Yuan, who once shot a deer when he was a layman, built the Buddha's heart and built it in 1004. He also carved and installed the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara.

Because he wore leather clothes, he was called the "Leather Saint" and the temple was also called the "Leather Hall".

It was originally founded in the current Shangjing District. After being moved and burned down many times, it was moved to its current location.

Hounenin

Built in May 1681.

It was originally a place where Faran and his disciples lived in Lian, Anle and they practiced Buddhism diligently and accumulated merits together.

In 1680, the 38th generation master of Chion-in Temple, Wan Musangren, revived it.

It belongs to the independent temple of the Pure Land sect.

The abbot’s screen painting (an important cultural property) was painted by Kano Mitsunobu himself.

There is a spring and white sand in the courtyard, and the good energy and water are surging in the spring.

There are tombstones of famous figures such as Junichiro Tanizaki and Hajime Kawakami in the cemetery.

(Normally not open to the public.

Specially held open to the public during the Spring and Autumn Period)

Jakkoji Temple (Go Honinboji Temple)

Built in 1578 In November, it belongs to the Kyōbō Hokke sect and was founded by Hibuchi in Demizumuromachi.

Hibuchi's second-generation descendant, Hiumi, is a Go master and once served as Go instructor for Nobunaga, Hideyoshi and Ieyasu.

After his death, his disciples inherited the name of the temple's annex - Honinbo, and the Honinbo clan was born in Edo.

Inside the temple are the tombstones of the five previous generations of Honinbo heirs.

Kannonji Temple (Kannonji)

During the Heian period, Emperor Saga issued an edict and was founded by Kobo Daishi.

The main Buddha is the eleven-faced Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

As the fifteenth spiritual place in the Thirty-three Western Kingdoms, it is famous for its ability to ward off evil and bring good luck. It is especially widely believed as a way to cure headaches, increase wisdom, and prevent dementia.

The mountains inside the temple are green all year round and are very beautiful.

The plum blossoms and cherry blossoms in spring and the red leaves in autumn make visitors feel relaxed and happy.

Founded in 825 (Heian Period).

Luwanji Temple (Kinkakuji Temple (commonly known as))

Built in 1937, it belongs to the Shokokuji Temple School of the Rinzai Sect. It was rebuilt from the villa run by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397 .

The Golden Pavilion is a three-story ingot-shaped building that was burned down in a fire in 1950 and rebuilt in 1955.

It is a roundabout courtyard with pools and springs.

The teahouse Xijiating is famous for its fence frame with intertwined grasses and bedposts wrapped around the south sky.

In 1994, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage as a "cultural property of the ancient capital Kyoto."

Kiyomizudera (Kiyomizudera)

"Kiyomizudera" was built on Otowa Mountain. It is the headquarters of the Hokō Shoshu sect of Japanese Buddhism. According to legend, after the people of Enzhen founded a mountain here in 778, it was built in 798 by the great shogun Tamura Maro.

There are nearly 30 temples and pagodas built on the mountainside of Yuyin Mountain. The main existing buildings were rebuilt by Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1633.

The main hall of the main hall, which is listed as a national treasure, is famous for its "Shimizu Stage". The roof adopts a hip structure and is paved with heavy layers of cypress skin. The palace shape is beautiful and impressive. Inside the hall It enshrines the eleven-faced, thousand-armed Avalokitesvara statue.

Below the main hall are the famous "Otowa Waterfall" and the "Zian Pagoda" that prays for smooth childbirth. The latter is listed as an important cultural property.

In addition, there are many important cultural relics buildings in the territory, including Niomon Gate, Bell Tower, West Gate, Three-story Pagoda, Shakya Hall, Amitabha Hall, etc.

In December 1994, Kiyomizu-dera Temple was designated as a World Cultural Heritage as a "cultural property of the ancient capital of Kyoto".

Konchiin

Built in 1626, it is the annex of Nanzen Temple.

During the Onei period (1394-1428), it was founded by Ashikaga Yoshinori in Kitayama, and later moved to its current location by Takaden in 1605.

The abbot is an important cultural property, and the Kano school’s screen paintings are also famous.

The eight-window teahouse (an important cultural property), the Crane Turtle Garden (a special scenic spot), and the dry landscape garden are all masterpieces of Kogaku Enshu (you must apply for a return postcard to visit the teahouse).

Toshogu Shrine (Important Cultural Property) was built in 1628. It is a Gongen-style building with the main hall, stone room, and worship hall connected together. It enshrines Kawa Ieyasu's hair mound and a Buddhist statue that chants sutras.

The dragon's cry picture on the patio of the worship hall was painted by Kano Tanyou, and the 36 Songs of Songs was painted by Tosa Mitsuaki.

In addition, the screen paintings of the eight-window teahouse are "Ape Catching the Moon" and "Old Pine".

Koudaiji Temple (Koudaiji)

In 1606, Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s royal family, Hokage Shosho, founded this temple to pray for Hideyoshi’s good fortune.

Belongs to the Jianren Temple sect of the Rinzai sect.

Part of the Fushimi Castle Tower was moved and built. It was extremely majestic, but unfortunately it suffered a fire. Now only the main entrance, Kaishan Hall, spirit house and teahouse Umotei Shiguotei (all important cultural items) are preserved. property).

The lacquerwork patterns painted on the Sumeru altar where the seated statues of Hideyoshi and Homasa are placed inside the shrine are very famous as "Kodaiji lacquerwork".

The ceiling of the teahouse umbrella pavilion is made of logs and bamboo, showing the shape of an oil-paper umbrella. It is very rare. Like Shiguratei, it is a representative work of teahouse architecture in the Momoyama period.

The Chiquan Circular Garden is a historical monument and scenic spot.

Konkaikoumyouji Temple (Konkaikoumyouji)

This nenbutsu dojo was first established by Horan Shonin who came down from Mount Hiei in 1175.

It is one of the four main academies of the Pure Land Sect.

It suffered several fires and was rebuilt after the disaster.

Amida-do Hall was rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyori in 1605.

The main Buddha statue of Manju Pagoda, Manjusri Bodhisattva, is said to be the work of the famous Buddhist sculptor Unkei, and is one of the three Manjusri statues in Japan.

It houses the painting of Amitabha Buddha in ink and color on silk (an important cultural property).

Manshuin

Built in 1656, it is the royal temple of Tiantai Sect and one of the five royal temples.

Originally built on Mount Hiei, it was moved to its current location during the reign of Prince Ryōnaho.

Before the early Meiji period, he also managed Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

The large academy, small academy, and Eight Window Teahouses in the courtyard are all important cultural properties.

Adopt dry landscape style courtyard construction method.

The national treasure Fudo Myooh (Yellow Fudo) is one of the three Fudo Kings.

The interior screen paintings are mainly by Kano Tanyu, and others include the bamboo and tiger painting (important cultural property) by Kano Eitoku.

Myouenji

It was built on March 15, 1616.

It is located at the foot of Mount Matsuzaki, which is famous for its wonderful method of sending fire.

When the Japanese master Niying founded the temple, he also enshrined the patron saint of the Lotus Sutra, "Dahei", in another hall.

People come from all over the country to pay homage to the "Daikoku of Matsuzaki", a member of the Nichiren sect.

It survived the fire in 1969, so it is also known as "Maikala who appeared in the fire".

A Jiazi Day event is held every 60 days.

You can pray for your wishes to come true, and you can also receive coins, amulets and amulets that bless you with longevity and happiness. It is one of the seven gods of good fortune in Kyoto.

Guanxu Temple

The main temple of Yanzong Shanjie Sect.

The temple was built by Emperor Daigo to pray for the blessings of the emperor’s biological mother, Fujiwara Yoshiko.

Created by lawyer Cheng Jun.

It was destroyed by war in 1470 (the 2nd year of civilization), but was revived with the help of the Tokugawa clan and the imperial family.

Generations of princes and princes have entered the temple to practice Buddhism, and it has always had a high status as a temple where royal nobles are ordained as abbots.

The Chenden Hall and the Academy (key cultural relics) were moved from the original Imperial Palace of Emperor Meisho.

The embroidery of the national treasure Shakya Buddha’s sermon (now collected by the Nara National Museum) is also called the embroidery tent of Kanshuji Temple. It is a treasure passed down from the temple.

The courtyard is built in the form of a swimming pool with the ice cellar pool as the center.

There is a stone lantern in the front courtyard of the academy that is said to have been donated by Mito Mitsuwa and is famous as a temple-style lantern.

Founded around 900 (Heian Period).

Benzaiten Chokenji Temple (Shima Benten)

Built in 1600, it belongs to the Daigo sect of the Shingon sect.

In 1699, when Masayu, the chief craftsman of the Fushimi Buddhist temple, was developing Nakashu Island, he separated Tamon-in, the annex of Tamon-in, from the Fukakusa Daigametani, and founded this temple.

The nude Benzaiten statue is very precious.

In July (the 4th Sunday) there is the Benten Festival.

This is the only temple in Kyoto that enshrines Benzaiten, the main Buddha.

It is a famous cherry blossom resort, with hundreds of flowers blooming in all four seasons.

Famous for his royal guards and divine fortune-telling.

Kyogo Gokoku-ji Temple (East Temple)

Kyooh Gokoku-ji Temple was one of the official temples built to protect the country when Heian Kyo was established as the capital.

In the 14th year of Hongren (823), the dojo was given the title of "Shingon Esoteric Buddhism" by Master Kukai and became a real temple.

There are South Gate, Golden Hall, Lecture Hall, Canteen, and North Gate in the north and south.

There is a five-story pagoda in the southeast and an initiation courtyard in the southwest.

Reflects the characteristics of Buddhist buildings.

Kintang (main hall) was rebuilt in the 8th year of Keichang (1603).

This building represents the majesty of the Momoyama period.

Although the five-story pagoda was rebuilt in the 21st year of Kanei (1644), this newly built building is filled with the hard work of craftsmen.

The five-story pagoda is the tallest of the existing pagodas and is a symbol of Kyoto.

In addition, the Master Hall, which was built as the residence of Kobo Daishi, was rebuilt after it was burned down by fire in the first year of Kangli (1379).

In the first year of Mingde (1390), an additional auditorium and corridor for worshiping the statue of the master were built, reflecting the beauty of ancient Japanese bedrooms.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

The origin of Kiyomizu-dera Temple dates back to the 9th year of Hogame (778), when Monengen visited Kannon at Otowa Falls.

In the 17th year of Enryaku (798), Sakanoue Tamuramaro was converted into a Buddhist temple, and it has since become the imperial edict of Emperor Tsunemu.

To the east and west of Kiyomizu-dera Temple are the west gate, the three-story pagoda, the Sutra Hall, the Kaisan Hall, the Hōmon Gate, the Asakura Hall, the main hall, and the Amida Hall.

The surrounding buildings include the Nio Gate, the horse station, the bell tower, and the North Gate. The temple was built in the early 17th century.

But such a landscape was formed as early as the 13th century.

The center of the temple The main hall was built in the 10th year of Kanei's reign (1633) and is called Kiyomizu Stage.

It shows its majestic appearance.

In addition to these buildings, On the east side of the boundary is the Seishi-in courtyard, which was built using techniques from the early Edo period.

Enryaku-ji Temple

The history of Enryaku-ji Temple begins with Saicho (which spread in Japan). A senior monk of the Tendai Sect) built Hidozanji Temple in order to protect the ghost gate of Heian Kyo.

Later, famous Japanese Buddhist monks such as Horen, Einishi, Shinran, Dogen, and Nichiren practiced here. Tianxia.

In the late 10th century, halls were built around the East Tower, West Tower, and Yokogawa.

After that, this famous temple suffered numerous fires. .

In particular, more than half of the temple was burned down by the war in 1571.

The main main hall was Kanei 17. (1640).

It has a large scale of 11 rooms on the front and 6 rooms on the side.

Its structure is that the outer and central parts of the front are made of wood, and the back is made of wood. The 4 inner rooms are made of stone and there are 3 palaces.

In addition, Enryakuji Temple also preserves the halls of the 17th century, which reflects the Buddhist thought and architectural characteristics of that time.

The mother mountain of Japanese Buddhism with numerous eminent monks

Founded at the end of the 8th century, revived in the 17th century

Daigoji Temple

Daigoji Temple. The temples on the mountain were built in the 16th year of Zhenguan (874) and the temple on the ground in the 4th year of Yanxi (904).

The temple Yakushi Hall on the mountain was rebuilt in the 5th year of the Heian Period (951).

It reflects the unique scale and style of the Buddhist temple in the early Heian period.

Guarding the community. The Ryugung Worship Hall was rebuilt in 1434, the 6th year of Yongheng.

Its shape is like an ancient Japanese folk house.

The five-story pagoda was built on the Pingji Temple (Tianli 5th year). · Founded in 951) is the oldest existing pagoda in Kyoto.

The top of the pagoda is painted with a mandala, which reflects the characteristics of the Tantric temple.

Jindo Shikei. The Kindo, which was moved from Kishu Manganji Temple in 1600, retains the style of the late Heian period.

Sanho-in's Oyoshoin was built in Toyoda in Keicho 3 (1598). It was built on the suggestion of Omi Hideyoshi.

The temple is a bedroom-type structure.

The courtyard of Sanhoin is also one of the courtyards built at the suggestion of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

There are fountains and rockeries inside, making it a very luxurious courtyard.

The oldest building in Kyoto, from the five-story pagoda to the Momoyama period garden

Year of establishment: late 9th century

Ninwaji Temple

Ninwa The temple was built in 888, the 4th year of Niwa's reign, when Emperor Uta ordered the construction of Keganji Temple.

At that time, many princes and grandsons worked here, so Ninheji Temple became the leader of Menji Temple, and it was named Oshigosho.

絵r>Although the sparks of the Onin Rebellion burned down the entire temple, in the short five years from the 18th year of Kanei to the 3rd year of Shobo, the Shichenden Hall and the Changyuden Hall that were originally in the imperial palace were moved and built. When he arrived at Renhe Temple, he used the wood from Qingliang Hall to build the Imperial Shadow Hall.

Moreover, the Erwang Gate, the Middle Gate, the five-story pagoda and other buildings were added.

After this series of constructions, Renhe Temple once again showed its solemnity.

The temple we see now was built at this time.

Jindo is a large-scale building with 7 rooms on the front and 5 on the side. The roof was changed from cypress to tile roof.

It reflects the style of palace architecture in the Momoyama period.

The Imperial Palace with the mellow culture of the Heian Dynasty

Founded at the end of the 9th century, revived in the mid-17th century

Byodo-in Temple

Equality The courtyard was originally the villa of Mr. Fujiwara.

In 1052, the seventh year of Yongcheng, it was built into a temple by his son Xibai Laitong.

In the second year of Tianxi's first year, Amitabha Hall, which is now the Phoenix Hall, was built to house Amitabha Tathagata.

At the beginning of the 12th century, the Fahua Hall, the Five Great Halls and other temples were built.

However, a war burned down more than half of the temple in 1336, the third year of the Kenmu era, and now only the Phoenix Hall, the Kannon Hall and the Bell Tower, which were rebuilt in the Kamakura period, remain.

Phoenix Hall is centered on the central hall, with wing corridors on the left and right.

Shows a brisk and graceful posture.

It has a tail porch on the back.

Both ends of the roof of the nave are decorated with phoenixes, and inside is a dazzling two-story treasure cover decorated with treasures in Chinese and mother-of-pearl.

It is also decorated with offerings to Bodhisattva in the clouds, wall paintings, etc.

In front of the Phoenix Hall is the courtyard, which represents the Western Paradise.

This garden that blends the natural landscape is called the Pure Land Garden, and it is the origin of the temple gardens that were later built around Amida-do Hall.

The architecture and courtyard embodying the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss

Year of establishment: 1052, mid-11th century

Koshan Temple

Koshan Temple is a precious turtle It was founded in 774, and was renamed Gaoshan Temple in the early 13th century after being built by Master Ming Hui.

When it was built, Gaoshan Temple had buildings such as the Golden Hall, the Amitabha Hall, the Thirteen-Storied Pagoda, and the East Sutra Pavilion.

However, it was abandoned due to the wars in the Middle Ages, and was rebuilt again in the 11th year of Kanei (1634) in the Edo period.

Seishuiyuan is the only relic handed down from the time of Master Ming Hui.

It was built in the first half of the 13th century.

You can see the characteristics of the Kamakura period.

Seishui-in is a beautiful building that blends in with nature, giving people a sense of peace of mind. It is a garden that represents Japanese culture.

In addition, there are Baojiyin Pagoda and Rufa Sutra Pagoda in the center of the temple.

A beautiful building that blends in with nature

Year of establishment: Early 13th century (1206)

Saihoji Temple (Moss Temple)

Saihoji Temple was founded by the monk Xingji during the Tenpying Period (729-749).

In the second year of Liying (1339), Mengchuang Sushi was built and renamed Zen Temple.

At the beginning of the construction, a courtyard and a pond were built, starting with the Liuli Palace, a two-story pavilion built on flat ground.

On the hillside of Saihoji Temple are the landscape garden and Zhidongan, a meditation hall, and on the top of the mountain is the Shuoyuan Pavilion.

The distant scenery can be seen from the Shingyuan Pavilion on the top of the mountain.

In the first year of civilization (1469), the flames of war burned this ancient temple.

The courtyard built with loose stones in Mengchuang is protected by a thick layer of moss.

The abandoned courtyard was evaluated as a famous garden.

The remaining Shonan-tei (tea pavilion) was built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

This temple is an integrated building and courtyard.

The stone groups and gazebos laid on the ground with precise techniques incorporated forms that could not be seen in previous generations, which had a huge impact on the gardens of later generations and became a miracle in the history of Japanese gardens. .

A famous garden that had a huge influence on the garden architecture of later generations

Date of establishment: mid-14th century (1339)

Tenryuji Temple

Tenryuji Temple is based on a palace built in the 7th year of the Enchang Period (1255) with Fengshan Mountain as its background. It was converted into a Zen temple in the 2nd year of the Ryeiei Period (1339).

The original Zen temple was a typical linear temple with three gates, Buddhist hall, Dharma hall, and abbot.

Behind the abbot is a mountain-shaped courtyard that uses high slopes.

After the construction of Tenryuji Temple, although the main temple was lost in the war.

But the courtyard is still intact.

Although the pond in the courtyard has been modified many times, it still retains the scenery of that time.

Stone groups such as Ryūmon Falls, Ishibashi, and Iwashima reflect bold yet delicate pond garden layouts, which had a huge impact on the landscape gardens and Japanese stone formations that developed after the Muromachi period.

A connoisseur-oriented garden of a large Zen temple

Year of establishment: mid-14th century (1339)

Roenji Temple (Kinkaku-ji Temple)

Rokuenji Temple was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu after he took over the noble villa built in the Kamakura period in the 4th year of Onei (1397) and became Beppu Kitazanden

Yoshimitsu's death. In the 29th year of Onei (1422), Mengko Soseki built a Zen temple as the founder.

After that, Kinkakuji Temple fell into disuse for a period of time, but in the Edo period, Kinkakuji Temple and the temple were restored. The courtyard has been restored to its former glory.

With Mount Kinugasa as the background, various famous stones have been installed in the pool.

A relic has been established facing the pool. The Koden Golden Pavilion has an observation deck on the mountain.

The first floor of the Golden Pavilion is made of wood chips, and the second and third floors are made of gold leaf. It is a gorgeous building that represents Kitayama culture.

Reflecting Yoshimitsu's authority and longing for the dynasty at the time

Although the Kinkakuji Temple was burned down by a fire in Showa 25 (1950), it was not destroyed in Showa 30. (1955) was restored and rebuilt.

The longing for dynastic culture of the powerful, the Golden Pavilion

Year of establishment: late 14th century (1397)

Cong Huiji Temple (Ginkakuji)

Huiji Temple was converted into a Zen temple from the Higashiyama Villa built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa on the corner of Higashiyama Mountain in the 14th year of civilization (1482). p> Higashiyamaden was built in imitation of Seihoji Temple.

The temple has Kannon Hall Silver Pavilion, Chobutsu Hall Higashigo Hall and other buildings centered on the pond. It was loved by scholars at that time.

Although it was abandoned for a period of time, it returned to its former glory in the mid-17th century.

The Silver Pavilion lasted for three years (1489). The two-story pavilion is built with an Oriental-style academy on the lower floor and a Zen Buddhist hall on the upper floor.

Donggudang is a building that combines a Buddhist temple and a study room to enshrine the patron saint. p> It was built in the 17th year of civilization (1485).

The 4.5-square-meter Tongren Study Room on the east side has the oldest Fu Shuyuan and far shelves.

Although the courtyard of Conghui Temple was abandoned for a period of time during the Warring States Period, it was rebuilt during the restoration in the first year of Yuanhe (1615).

Famous stones, trees and stones centered on the pool. The group embodies the efforts of craftsmen

The symbol of Dongshan culture, indifferent and mysterious beauty

Date of establishment: late 19th century (1482)

Dragon. Anji Temple

Ryoanji Temple was built in the 2nd year of Hotoku (1450) after the noble villa was renovated into a Zen temple. Hall.

Later, in the 9th year of Kansei (1797), it was destroyed by a fire. The current main hall was moved to the main hall of Saigen-in in the 11th year of Keicho (1606).

The main hall courtyard on the south side of the main hall was built in the mid-15th century.

Use earth walls to surround the east and west, and the stone courtyard on the south is paved with white sand.

There are 5 groups of 15 stone groups placed on the white sand.

The courtyard layout abstractly expresses nature, and its beauty is also very famous in the world.

An abstract shape composed of white sand and stones, a representative of the landscape garden

Date of establishment: Revival in the mid-15th century (1450)

Honganji Temple (Nishimoto Honganji Temple)

Honganji Temple is the ancestral temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect founded by the ancestor of the sage. It was originally established in Higashiyama, Kyoto, and later moved to various parts of the country.

In the 19th year of Tensho (1591), it was moved to the current Honganji Temple by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

The temple was built after it was moved to Kyoto, and in the 10th year of Kanei (1633) it was built into the building we see today.

The academy built in the 4th year of Yuanhe (1618) was divided into the opposite room (Hongjian) for public interviews and the White Academy for secret interviews, inheriting the magnificence of the academy.

Located on the east side of this academy is the landscape garden known as the Tiger Creek Garden.

The structure of the landscape courtyard represents waterfalls, streams and the sea.

Although its structure is simple and bright, the colorful stones and cycads are gorgeous and generous, reflecting the luxury of the Momoyama period.

Feiyun Pavilion, facing the Di Cui Garden (pool), is a three-story pavilion building. Its unique appearance reflects the outstanding talents of the craftsmen.

It represents magnificence and magnificence. The essence of Momoyama culture

Founded in the late 16th century and revived (1591)

A temple with lights

The red leaves of Zhennyudo are also beautiful.

Chang (Jiu) Impression Hall

The lights of Chang (Jiu) Impression Hall will start at 5:30 on November 8th

In the sky of Nanzenji Temple The lights of Yosoan Temple have started

Behind Heian Jingu Shrine

Shinnyudo Temple

Kiyomizu Temple

Daigoji Temple

Heian Jingu Shrine