Taizo-in (Myoshin-ji)（退蔵院）
A Tranquil Retreat in Kyoto Taizō-in (退蔵院) is one of the oldest and most celebrated sub-temples in the Myōshin-ji Zen temple complex. Founded in 1404, it sits quietly in northwestern Kyoto, away from the city crowds. The temple garden is said to have been designed by painter Kano Motonobu during the Muromachi period. Every corner […]
Amida-dō Byōdō-in (Phoenix Hall)（平等院 鳳凰堂）
A Heian-Period Temple of Pure Land Buddhism Amida-dō Byōdō-in (Phoenix Hall)（平等院 鳳凰堂）is one of the most iconic examples of Buddhist temple architecture in Japan. Located near Kyoto city, Byōdō-in was originally constructed in 998 during the Heian period (794–1192) as a residence for Minamoto no Tōru. In 1052, the estate was converted into a Buddhist […]
Shirakawa-in Garden（白河院庭園）
Step Into Serenity at Shirakawa-in Garden Tucked away in Kyoto’s peaceful Higashiyama district, Shirakawa-in Garden offers a rare blend of imperial history and modern elegance. While the garden belongs to a high-end ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), its historical roots run deep—stretching back to the early Heian period (794–1185). This land once hosted aristocratic villas, including […]
Joruri-ji（浄瑠璃寺）
A Serene Pure Land Temple with a Historic Pond Garden Jōruri-ji（浄瑠璃寺） is a peaceful Buddhist temple located in the countryside near Kyoto. Jōruri-ji belongs to the Jōdo school of Pure Land Buddhism and offers one of the few remaining examples of temple gardens built in this tradition. Founded in 1047 by the priest Eshin, Jōruri-ji […]