In the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, there are successive autumn leaves spots and temples. Maruyama Park and Kiyomizu Temple can be said to be must-visit attractions in Kyoto. In the middle, Ning Ning was built to commemorate the Kodaiji Temple built by his husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Ning Ning settled down nearby in his later years Entoku-in Temple, whether you are visiting Maruyama Park or Kiyomizu Temple, it is recommended to leave more time and take a walk to visit the Kodaiji area. You can also review the story of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Ning Ning.
Transportation: How to get to Yuandeyuan?
Entoku-in Temple is located in the Higashiyama area. The nearest bus stop is "Higashiyama Yasui". You can take Kyoto City Bus Route 206 from Kyoto Station and Route 207 from Shijo Kawaramachi.Entoku-in Temple and Kodaiji Temple are located between Kiyomizu Temple and Maruyama Park, connected to Ninenzaka in the south and Yasaka Shrine in the north. You can intersperse with famous scenic spots in the two places and arrange drop-in visits.
Yuandeyuan is surrounded by three roads, namely, Shiyuan Road, Ningning Road, and Ningning Trail. Ningning Road is a large road full of people, and Shiyuan Road and Ningning Trail are quiet stone-slab paths. , A quiet alley style with rich Kyoto characteristics.
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▲ Yuandeyuan is separated from Ningning Road, facing the Gaotai Temple on the top of the mountain.
▲ Yuandeyuan is surrounded by Shiyuan Road, Ningning Road, and Ningning Trail.
Common worship scroll: Kodaiji Temple + Yuantokuin Temple + Palm Art Museum
Entrance fees for Yuantoku-in Temple are 500 yen, 200 yen for elementary and high school students, and free admission for elementary school students and younger.In addition, Kodai-ji Temple is adjacent to Shou Art Museum and Entoku-in Temple and is an affiliated facility. The three-party joint visit discount set (commonly divided into 拝観 coupons) is 900 yen, and for tourists, the entrance fee is 600 yen. The Kodai-ji Temple is a must-visit attraction, which is equal to an additional 300 yen and you can visit the Palm Art Museum and Entokuin Temple.
In 2018 (Heisei 30), the autumn viewing period of the maple viewing season is from October 10th to December 19th, from 12 am to 9 pm. There is a matcha table in the courtyard to provide simple tea and meals. There is an extra charge of 10 yen. In 10, Yuantokuin offers special Zen temple experiences, including sitting meditation, sayings, scripture writing, five-body throwing and dry landscape experience, etc. The activities are rich and diverse, and you can arrange more time to experience.
Introduction to Yuantokuin Temple and experience of worship
Entoku-in Temple was built in 1605 and moved from the Fushimi Castle building. It belongs to the head of the Kodaiji Temple of the Kenninji School of the Rinzai Sect. It is famous for the temples of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Ningning. It is mainly dedicated to Sakyamuni. , There are three other big black heavens next to it, enshrining the trinity Buddha statues of Benzaitian, Tantric Dakakuten, and Bishamonten believed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. This place is also the place where Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife, Beizheng Suoning, lived in his later years.
There are only a few maple leaves in Yuantoku Temple. It is not a famous place for maple viewing with lush red leaves. The most famous are the two dry landscape gardens of the North Garden and the South Garden. There will be night lighting activities in the spring and autumn. It is suitable to come here during the maple season. Visit.Among them, the south garden is a dry landscape garden with a small amount of red leaves, and the north garden is a retreat garden of the Momoyama period built by Fushimi Castle. It is a national scenic spot.
In addition, the Entoku-in Temple has a landscape map drawn by Hasegawa et al., and the nearby Shou Art Museum exhibits related cultural relics of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Ning Ning, which are all cultural relics that can be admired by the way.The order of visiting Yuantokuin Temple is to enter from the front gate, and first visit the South Court where the dry landscape is located. After passing through the high-altitude corridor above the Ningning Trail, you will arrive at the North Court. The matcha seats are located next to the North Court and the exit is on three sides. The Great Black Sky is located, and then you can visit the Palm Art Museum.
▲ The dry landscape of Nanting, with a small amount of red leaves next to it.
▲ There is a high-altitude corridor between the South Court and the North Court, and the Ningning Trail is below.
▲ The revolving garden of the North Garden.
▲ After exiting from the Beiting exit, there are a few small souvenir shops.
▲ Then you can visit the Palm Art Museum on the way.
◎ Yuantokuin
– Address: 〒605-0825 530, Kodaiji Shimokawaramachi, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Phone: +81 75-525-0101
– Official website: http://www.kodaiji.com/entoku-in/
