[Kyoto] Looking forward to the autumn leaves season🍁

#sightseeing

It's famous for its autumn leaves and hydrangeas, but I happened to have a chance to go now, so I said "hey!" and headed out.

Sanzen-in Temple, Ohara, Kyoto

One of the Tendai sect temples
A prestigious temple where a member of the imperial family once served as the chief priest
It began when Saicho built a hermitage in the south valley of the eastern tower of Enryaku-ji Temple, and has since moved several times
It moved to its current location in Ohara after the Meiji Restoration
So I learned that many of the buildings are relatively new
The famous Warabe Jizo statue is also there!
I was surprised. ᐟ.ᐟ
(My understanding is a bit shaky, so google it for more details ·͜· ︎︎ᕷ)

It was late summer, but the green maples and moss-covered garden were wonderful
The relaxed and humid atmosphere was lovely and I enjoyed the view leisurely
I'm looking forward to the autumn leaves season, but I wonder if it will be very crowded...

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Kyoto Ohara Sanzenin lov
@sanzenin_temple_official
540 Ohara Raigoincho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
About 10 minutes from Ohara bus stop
ᵒᴾᴱᴺ9:00-17:00 (November 8:30-17:00, December-February 9:00-16:30)
Admission fee: 700 yen for adults
⚠︎︎No parking available Nearby private parking costs around 500 yen
⚠︎︎There is a difference in elevation between the bus stop and the temple grounds, so it's a good idea to wear comfortable shoes

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