Kiyomizu-dera temple

Kiyomizu-dera temple is a very famous place in Kyoto for sightseeing. I love to visit to Kiyomizu-dera temple because you can see beautiful scenery from this temple. The stage of Kiyomizu-dera temple is very complicated. Each wooden framework is awesome.

Another name of Kamigamo shrine

Kamigamo shrine is also known as Kamo-wake-Ikazuchi jinja in the Kita ward of Kyoto is the oldest Shinto shrine in the ancient city.

Explanation for Kamigamo shrine

Kamigamo shrine is the one of World Cultural Heritage sites.
This shrine is also the one of Histric Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

Stairs in Kamigamo shrine

I like this old wooden gate because the old wooden gate above the stony stairs brings to me calm and composed.

A stone bridge

This stone bridge reminds me a Japanese proverb "Ishibashi wo tataite wataru"
It reads "beating the stone bridge spans."
The meaning of this proverb is the solid stone, make sure to cross safely from further beating. Even that very cautious.
Similar meanings:
You can never be too cautious.
Good watch prevents misfortune.

A gorgeous gate in Kamigamo shrine

Kamigamo shrine has beautiful colors both white and red.
Both Shimogamo shrine and Kamigamo shrine are alike, but they are not located next each other.
These shinto shrines separate approximately 2 km (1.24 miles)distance.

339 Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto
Admission fee is free.

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Kamigamo shrine

Kamigamo shrine has a gigantic torii.
Torii means a gateway at the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
The pathway from the first torii to the central shrine buildings is allowing visitors time to calm and compose their minds and hearts for worship.

Kyoyochi Pond

Kyoyochi Pond is especially beautiful during the fall season.
The pond was made in the late twelfth century.
Until recent years many mandarin ducks were to be seen on the pond.
Hence the Ryoanji temple was generally known as Oshidoridera, which means the temple of mandarin ducks!!

A wash basin of stone

This wash-basin of stone for the tea room represents four Chinese characters.
The meaning of these four Chinese character is "I learn only to be contended."
He who learns only tobe contended is spiritually rich, while the one who does not learn to be contended is spiritually poor even if he is materially wealthy.

The Rock Garden

Does it look great?
I like the Rock Garden.
The Rock Garden is simple, and it represents Zen.
By the way, Zen means a Japanese form of Buddism.
Even though this remarkable garden measures only twenty-five meters (27.34 yard), there are fifteen rocks in this garden.
White sand and fifteen rocks were laid out at the end of the 15th century!!

The information board

Ryoanji temple is the one of World Cultual Heritage!!

Kuri, main building of the temple

You can enter inside of the temple, and then you are able to see both the Rock Garden and a unique wash-basin of stone "Tsukubai"
I spent time to watch the Rock Garden, ant it was so cool!!
Ryoanji temple is open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Ryoanji temple is open between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (from Dec to Feb)
Entrance fee is 500 yen

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The way to the main Ryoanji temple

After passing the entrance of Ryoanji temple, you can see a beautiful piece of scenary.
Working around in the garden of Ryoanji temple is fun!!