I don't know why so many Japanese admire this temple, although I am also Japanese. The admission is expensive (JPY800) because it includes matcha tea and cake. Actually, there are not many things to see in the temple. Maybe 10 minutes is enough to see everything. Besides, I don't think the "framed" gardens are not worth viewing for a while....
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I read the posts from here and decided to go to this place. It's not easy to get here. Because need to take public bus for at least 40mins ride from Kyoto to Ohara which is outskirt from the city. Need to do some homework and research on how to go to Ohara. But it's worth the effort to get...
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This surprisingly small intimate temple, considered a sub-temple of Shoren-in is tucked away in Ohara. Ohara is a small hillside town, easily accessible from Kyoto, roughly 40 minutes by bus. However the temperature change is significant, please bring a light jacket or sweater. My husband and I traveled to Ohara via bus from a stop at Shiro Dori, a simply...
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While walking from temple to temple, you will be impressed by the sheer magnitude of this one. The surrounding grounds are also worth a visit.
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