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in the late 10th to early 11th centuries). Standing infront of the main hall, visitors can command a greatview of Mt. Hiei and enjoy cherry blossoms in bloomin spring and colorful leaves in autumn. This temple is also known for its relationship with Akiko
Yosano (1878 - 1942; a female poet ) and various legends, including those of long - nosed goblins
and Ushiwakamaru (also known as Minamoto- no -Yoshitsune: a medieval warrior).

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Map 㸷In 864, at the cherished desire of Great Priest Jikaku(also known as Ennin), Buddhist priest An’e founded
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School of the Rinzai Sect. It is said that Basho Matsuo(a haiku poet in the 17th century) stayed at the temple,
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Opening hours: 9:00 – 16:30 (gates are closed at 17:00)
Admission: ¥ 400 (adults), ¥ 200 (high and junior high school students), free (children of elementary
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with “snow,” “the moon,” or “flowers” as a theme ,respectively. Th e bell of Dojo - ji Temple, which isfamous for its relationship with the legend of Anchinand Kiyohime, is kept at Myoman - ji Temple.

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and then to the current location. Called Jugyu-no- Niwa
(ten bulls garden), Enko - ji Temple’ s garden is known
as a prominent autumn leaves viewing spot. The garden
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Admission: ¥ 500 (adults), ¥ 250 (elementary and junior high school students)
Access: about 20 minutes on foot from Iwakura Station ( Or alternatively, get on a Kyoto Bus atMiyakehachiman Station and get off at Iwakura Jissoin Stop.)

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Remark: It takes about 30 minutes on foot from Kibuneguchi Station to Kibune Stop.

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Located alongsidethe clear Kibune River, Kifune
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Also known as Takeuchi Monzeki, this temple isone of the most famous temples in northern Kyoto, andone of the five monzeki temples (temples having strong
connections with members of the Imperial family)
belonging to the Tendai Sect. Manshuin’ s Tiger room,
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Properties of Japan. The temple has also pictures drawn
on its fusuma doors by Eitoku Kano (1543 - 1590) and Tanyu Kano (1602 - 1674) . Uniquely designedwith great care to details, Manshuin’ s buildings and gardens embody a delicate sense of beauty.

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