Unryu-in temple (雲龍院), Imakumano Kannon-ji (今熊野観音寺)

 

Unryu-in temple is located inside of the Sennyu-ji Temple as sub-temple. It was established in 1372 by Emperor Gokogon. There are some interesting points on how viewers see the scenery outside. The concept of windows are related with Zen spirit.

This window is called "Satorino Mado", which describes the achievement of a deep Zen- spiritual awareness, in contrast to "Mayoino Mado" square-shaped window.

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Imakumano Kannon-ji ,  Kannon-ji in short, is located near Unryu-in. This is also a temple that is surrounded by maple trees where you can see beautiful autumn leaves.

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Kitano Tenmangu (北野天満宮) in Aug 2016, Tanabata festival

                                                       

Kitano Tenmangu is one of the shrine, which was built during the era governed by Sugawara no Michizane, more than 1000 years ago. There are approx 1,200 Tenmangus in Japan, and this Kitano Tenmangu is the head of all Tenmangus.  

 

Kitano Tenmangu is famous for plum flower and autumn leaves. However, the Tanabata festival season is also nice to visit.  Tanabata is one of the fairy story that describes milkyway which can be watched only on 7th JULY.(In fact, this story is originally from China, so that the festival usually holds on the time that follows Chinese calendar)

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