Shoren-in in Kyoto
Description
Shōren-in is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Also known as the Awata Palace, it was built in the late 13th century. Shinran Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu pure land sect, was ordained a monk at Shōren-in at the age of nine.
Shōren-in was formerly the temple of the imperial abbot of the Tendai headquarters on Mount Hiei; the abbot was required to be chosen from the imperial family or high court aristocracy. After the Great Kyoto Fire of 1788, it was used as a temporary imperial palace. The main hall was rebuilt in 1895.
The temple complex contains a garden with massive eight-hundred-year-old camphor trees (kusunoki), and a pond filled with large stones and fed by a small waterfall.
Street view
Reviews
12.10.2021
Kyoto in many ways is actually busier than Tokyo. This is especially true of the more famous shrines, which are absolutely amazing, but completely mobbed with people. I think there are more people at the Inari shrine than at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo for example. Same is true for the Golden Pavilion.
Shoren-in however is (strangely) practically empty and unbelievably beautiful. You pay 500 yen and can walk through the monestary. There were monks chanting when we were there. The gardens and trees are all amazing and there is a beautiful bamboo Grove.
After a 5 day trip in kyoto, and after seeing many temples and shrines, this one was my favorite. This was the only one where I could really focus on the beauty of the place and imagine what it would be like to be a monk here.
Shoren-in however is (strangely) practically empty and unbelievably beautiful. You pay 500 yen and can walk through the monestary. There were monks chanting when we were there. The gardens and trees are all amazing and there is a beautiful bamboo Grove.
After a 5 day trip in kyoto, and after seeing many temples and shrines, this one was my favorite. This was the only one where I could really focus on the beauty of the place and imagine what it would be like to be a monk here.
12.10.2021
Chion of the North neighborhood located in various countries and Hiei, the temple is the birthplace. Therefore, the religious flavor of the Tendai sect. Restoration after the great fire in Hall / almost lost, and only old, Shinran planted is said to have a large camphor tree. The front of the gate. The Tendai sect Temple, why Shinran, the legend conveys the mystery is...sweat.
In recent years, a core faction seized, gate of main hereditary troubles, such as secular problem, many history, is a little disappointing. Originally with more of a monzeki Temple is one of the. Yasaka-San, Maruyama Park for a stroll, chion-in, with time to spare if you try to visit.
In recent years, a core faction seized, gate of main hereditary troubles, such as secular problem, many history, is a little disappointing. Originally with more of a monzeki Temple is one of the. Yasaka-San, Maruyama Park for a stroll, chion-in, with time to spare if you try to visit.
12.10.2021
Great views of the courtyard, even if the summer is breezy, very comfortable, sitting in the tread tread m on the whole world is quiet!
12.10.2021
Amazing peace in this beautiful garden. Less people. More enjoyment. One of the best for me in Kyoto. Also nice small bamboo forest in the back.
12.10.2021
This temple was less crowded than others. It's gardens were beautiful. During your visit you can walk around the temple and gardens.
12.10.2021
One of five Monzeki temples of tendai in kyoto, this is one of my favorite temples that I've visited in Japan. Was fortunate to be able to see it during an extremely peaceful night session in November without many people or crowds.
12.10.2021
It's worth the 500yen. It's a relaxing temple with beautiful gardens. It's not over crowded with people
12.10.2021
Directly I had seen the scenic spot of the best we had. On the map, Vienna is not only the actual course a spacious place. Especially the 500 engine in and out around our place. Tatami and folding and minor in it cared about them. Our culture is a lot left that's left here...
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12.10.2021
Night light-up period here.
Blue image of a fantastic very romantic in the fantasy world came from was like.
The matrix also other temples and shrines compared to the less so without waiting for the admission in them.
From the beginning of Kyoto light-up is not to be missed.
Blue image of a fantastic very romantic in the fantasy world came from was like.
The matrix also other temples and shrines compared to the less so without waiting for the admission in them.
From the beginning of Kyoto light-up is not to be missed.
12.10.2021
I very much enjoyed my time at this temple. It was not filled with many people. It was very calm and relaxing. We also had time to sit and enjoy Matcha while gazing into the garden.
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