Shoden-ji（正伝寺）
A Hidden Zen Retreat in Northern Kyoto Tucked away in the tranquil northern hills of Kyoto, Shōden-ji offers a serene escape from the city’s bustling tourist spots. This Rinzai Zen temple is renowned for its minimalist dry landscape garden and a poignant historical feature—the chitenjō (血天井), or “blood ceiling,” which serves as a solemn tribute […]
Rokuo-in （鹿王院庭園）
A Hidden Maple-Colored Gem in Arashiyama Tucked near the quiet base of the Arashiyama hills in western Kyoto, Rokuō-in offers a peaceful break from the city’s busy tourist spots. Founded in 1380 during the Muromachi period, this Rinzai Zen temple invites visitors to slow down and take in its natural beauty. Unlike larger temples, Rokuō-in […]