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 […]

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