Byodoin hoodo (平等院鳳凰堂)

Byodoin hoodo, the world heritage, has opened the gate for autumn lighting up!! The night visit was limited only for the tours by some agency until last year. Since 2017, they opened the gate for general visitors

The golden statue of Buddha is in the temple

 

＊The open date at night time is limited. Check http://www.byodoin.or.jp/en/news.html or drop a comment to ask me.

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Kodaiji and entokuin temple (高台寺、圓徳院) in Autumn 2017

Koudaiji was built in 1606 by Nene, who is the wife of general Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Recently they provide projection mapping in spring season and autumn season.

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Entokuin is the place where Nene had lived. There is an authentic Japanese garden

 

 

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Hosen-in temple (宝泉院)

Hosen-in is a kind of hidden place in northern Kyoto. It's located behind Sanzen-in temple in Ohara. 

In the early autumn, I enjoyed matcha in a calm place. 

After getting off a bus.(Sorry but the man in the pic is just a stranger)

 

This is a street to get to Sanzen-in Temple.

Hosen-in Entrance (800yen including Matcha and  tiny sweets)

How to get :
MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/nx5y5HzZvdm