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The temple grounds are massive and take some time to walk and explore. It is not as popular as some of the Kyoto area temples, so it is actually quite nice to visit even during the cherry blossoms season. Most of the areas are free...More
We have visited the temple in early April. As we arrived very early, the temple ground was very quiet and peaceful. We just saw a few nuns entering the temple after the morning praying session. We left the site prior to other tourist groups arrival.
This temple has 2 entrances: one along the main road and the other near the bamboo grove. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained, and were amazing with cherry blossoms blooming. Do come early in the morning to avoid the crowds!
This is a must visit when in Arashiyama. It has a very nice garden and is just along the bamboo grove.
We got in through the north gate where you can only buy garden tickets. You can upgrade your tickets at the main gate for another 300 yen which we thought was expensive. Our other disappointment was the shuin stamp/writing which at this temple was really...More
The temple gardens here are very beautiful, and are complemented by the wooded hills behind. I would certainly recommend you visit if you are in Arashiyama. Lots of visitors were traditional dress here
I was very surprise by the place. They have a very nice garden surrounded by cherry blossom trees and other very colorful pink trees (not sure about the name). Not easy to walk with baby stroller since the pavements are little rocks and you have...More
A wonderful garden, lovely atmosphere, with bamboo forest and temple food restaurant adjacent. There was plenty of possibilities to sit down and just relax in the garden.
You need to pay to enter the garden (500 Yen) even if you are just going to the the restaurant. They serve a set vegetarian menu that is worth the experience! The food is excellent too!
A really beautiful garden at the bottom of the bamboo grove. The pond with carp by the temple is the quintessential Japanese garden view. Well worth a visit. Very busy though.
