Yuanguangan, the famous autumn leaf famous place in Nakoku, Kyoto, is famous for its round and square windows in the hall. Compared with other attractions, there are fewer tourists. It is just right for those who want to sit quietly and watch the view. For those who are not crowded, It's definitely worth the time spent visiting here.
How to get there: How to go to Kyoto Yuanguangan to enjoy the fall foliage?
The transportation methods in this area have been fully introduced before. The famous maple viewing areas in Luobei include Changzhao Temple, Guangyue Temple and Yuanguangan, etc., which are transferred by subway + bus in two stages. If the accommodation is arranged in the vicinity of Kyoto Station, you can First take the subway Karasuma Line and get off at Kitaji Station, then transfer to bus No. 6 or Kita 1 and get off at Genguangan. It takes less than 1 minute on foot to arrive.
For transportation methods, please refer to:"Maple Viewing Spots in Kyoto" Changzhao Temple: Luobei's famous maple viewing spot is full of red leaves
▲ Kyoto in autumn has been covered by the beautiful scenery of red leaves.
▲ Grasp the good weather and rush to Yuanguangan to enjoy the maple!
▲ Can’t wait to see the beautiful scenery inside.
▲ Look for the red leaves on the ground for a while, find one to bring back as a souvenir of pressed flowers.
Introduction to Yuanguang'an Elementary School and Maple Appreciation Experience
This temple was built by the chief abbot of Dade Temple, Cheweng Guoshi, and then the abbot of Wanzishan Zen changed it to a Buddhist Zen Caodongzong temple. When visiting, you can see the historical and cultural value of Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva statues. In one place, stop and watch the garden and autumn leaves.
Came to the Zen hall to visit the two window scenes and the blood patio. The window scenes are round and square respectively, meaning "windows of comprehension" and "windows of confusion". The aforementioned Zen background leads to the attainment in the life of confusion. In the Yuantong realm, no matter summer green or winter snow, there are disagreement guidelines behind it.
In addition, another point of interest in Genkoan is the ceiling of the Zen hall, which was built for the demolition of the floor after the battle of Fushimi Castle. Above it is Tokugawa Ieyasu's Tadashi Tori Mototada and the soldiers of Fushimi Morijo, who left behind with the widows. The bloodstains of, you can see obvious handprints and footprints when you look up, so I don’t want to shoot them specifically for everyone to see. If you want to know more about it, you can refer to the following sharing.
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▲ Compared with the famous places in the city, the tranquil atmosphere here is better.
▲ Quietly admiring the red leaves of a party.
▲ Coming for this scene.
▲ Remember to bring a telephoto lens, it will come in handy.
▲ Follow the crowd to prepare to go to the next attraction.
Conclusion
In recent years, Kyoto temples have been unable to withstand tourists taking photos to nuisance others, ceremonies, etc., and the shooting range has been tightened and photography has been banned. Yuanguangan is an example.If you come to enjoy the maple on the premise of photography, remember to check out the attractions and regulations on the website first, and also save some unnecessary questions.
◎ Kyoto Genguangan
– Address: 〒603-8468 47, Takamine, Kita Takaminecho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Tel: 075-492-1858
– Opening hours: 09:00~17:00
