Spots in Around Mt. Hiei Area

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Around Mt. Hiei

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Sanzen-in Monzeki (Sanzen-in Temple)

4.5

833 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ohararaikouinchou 540

This Buddhist temple’s origin dates back to the Enryaku period (782–806), when the priest Saicho opened a temple in the To-do on Mt. Hiei; the temple moved to its current location in 1871. The temple grounds are filled with historic buildings, including the Ojo Gokuraku-in Hall and reception halls for Imperial and regular guests. The Amida Hall on the south side of the grounds houses a figure of Amitabha flanked by two attendants, a National Treasure. There are numerous other highlights, including the beautiful moss-covered Shuheki-en and Yusei-en gardens. Seasonal flowers and natural beauty can be enjoyed on the temple’s grounds year round, as well, including cherry blossoms in the spring and fall foliage in autumn.

The great thing about Sanzen-in is that each way one looks, the view is different. This visit (not our first) it was a chilly day and we were grateful for the hot tea served. Take your time here...
Hosen-in Temple

4.5

199 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharashourininchou 187

A Buddhist temple located in Oharashorinin-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. One of the three Tendai Monzeki temples, it stands on the road approaching the Sanzen-in Temple. The temple’s beautiful “framed garden” is powerful and lush, with a 300 year old sal tree and a 700 year old Japanese white pine which has been designated a Natural Monument by the city of Kyoto. Visitors can pass through a tatami room with a view of the white pine and exchange a ticket provided at the grounds entrance to receive a cup of matcha green tea and an original temple confection.

Enjoyed szopping here...... nice and a bit off the beaten tracck with few visitors and a rather comparable small size
Jakkoin Temple

4.0

139 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharakusaochou 676

This temple is in Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, and is famous for its ties to the Tale of the Heike Legend. Exact details of the temple's establishment are unknown but it is said to have been constructed by Shotoku Taishi in 594 to ensure his father's, Emperor Youmei's, happiness in the next life. Taira no Tokuko, also Kenreimon-in, daughter of Taira no Kiyomori, wife of Emperor Takakura and mother of Emperor Antoku, survived her drowning suicide attempt at the battle of Dan-no-Ura. Afterwards she became a nun secluded within the temple to pray for the happiness of her son and Tira clan in the next life. On the grounds are a pond and cherry trees associated with visits from Cloistered Emperor Goshirakawa and the Tale of the Heike and the changing autumn colors provide beautiful scenery.

haunting reminder of the transience of life. beautiful place:again like Gioji, best experienced in solitude.
Jikko-in Temple

4.0

44 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharashourininchou 187

Jikko-in Temple is a sub temple of Shorin-in Temple. There is a garden where one can enjoy the flowers blooming in all four seasons including double-flowered cherry blossoms, pheasant’s eyes and dogtooth violets. A must-see are the continually blossoming cherry trees which are in season from autumn to spring, an unusual sight across all of Japan. In the tearoom one can enjoy tea while gazing out over the garden.

A fantastically quiet, calm, and profoundly peaceful little temple. Make sure to stop in and have a cup of matcha while looking out on the trees. It must be fantastic in the winter too when...
Ohara Fresh Vegetable Market

4.0

24 Reviews

Shopping

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharanomurachou 1012

This is a direct sales store in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. This market sells fresh vegetables grown in the nearby Ohara area, and various rice cakes made from mochi-rice. Every Sunday the market teems with vendors selling their homegrown produce. The market diner offers homemade breakfast okayu porridge and oyakodon.

美味しい地物が、たっぷり。朝イチには広い駐車場が一杯になる。加えて、つきたての餅が美味しいので、長蛇の列が出きるほど！大原観光にいいね！
Shorinin Temple

4.0

42 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharashourininchou 187

A Buddhist temple founded in 1013 by Jakugen. In 1186, Honen was invited to hold a great dialogue here where he discussed the doctrines of Pure Land Buddhism with learned priests of various denominations. The temple is also famous as the birthplace of Tendai shinmyo, a type of Buddhist music in which the sutras are sung as part of services. The main temple building, designated a Tangible Cultural Property by Kyoto City, contains the temple’s principal object of worship, a seated figure of Amitabha. There is a garden with a pond for contemplating located to the south of the reception hall where visitors can enjoy seasonal beauty.

Continue straight for approx 50 metres without turning right into the Sanzen-in, and you will find the Shorin-in. The uneven stone path, the old lanterns, and the beautifully proportioned building...
Kuzuryu-taisha Shrine

3.0

11 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Yasekonoechou 681

"A 40-minute drive from the Kyoto-higashi interchange and a 60-minute drive from the Kyoto-minami interchange. This Shinto shrine is also located right next to the ""Kuzuryu Benten-mae"" bus stop. The shrine is known for its unique way of praying, which requires worshippers to circle the main shrine building clockwise nine times. Many worshippers come here to pray for the victory of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. The shrine was built in 1954 after its enshrined deity, Kuzuryu Benzaiten, appeared in a dream. The shrine's fortune slips are also distinctive - instead of telling you how lucky you are like the fortune slips of most other shrines, this shrine's contain words of advice and warning regarding your wish. The shrine holds a grand fall festival on November 24 each year."

旧自宅地域から八瀬・大原・滋賀県方面への国道沿い(沿い、と云っても間道だが)にあるため、年間、何度か立ち寄る神社、敢えて「参詣する」としなかったことは個人的主観の問題なので説明は略。今回も写真はそこそこ撮影したので口コミに添付します。正直云うと、ここへ立ち寄ったのは徒歩で約５分程度の場所にある新しく出来たミュージアム、「猫猫寺」(にゃんにゃんじ)へ来たついでと云うこと。ここは拝む時の柏手の打ち方が...
Amida-ji Temple (Kochidani Amida-ji Temple)

4.5

9 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Oharakochihiracho 83

First founded by the monk Tanzei Shonin in 1609 as a place for the study and instruction of the Buddha's teachings. Amongst all the famous locations for viewing the fall colors in the Ohara region the fall colors that can be viewed at Amida Temple are particularly lovely and the temple has been known for its autumn colors as far back as the Edo Period. On the southern side of the road approaching the temple stands an over 800 year old maple tree which has been designated a Natural Memorial and is one of the highlights of the temple.

This was such an adventure, not seen often anywhere.. I also climbed the hill with a lad younger than my grandchildren, neither of speaking each others language well. What made this outstanding...
Mt. Hiei

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Prefecture/Shiga Prefecture

This mountain's highest peak is 848 meters high, and spans Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture to Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. You can pay to go to Hiei Sancho Station using the Keifuku Electric Railway Eizan Ropeway. In addition, many tourists go to the Garden Museum Hiei art museum and other facilities. At Eizan Cable's Cable Hiei Station, the Hiei Yama Beer Garden is held every year around August.
Shusse Inari-jinja Shrine

3.5

11 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ohararaikouinchou 148

“Shusse Inari-jinja Shrine” was so named to take after the “shusse” or success of eminent shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi. A great many visitors come to the shrine seeking fortune, success and good business prospects.

出世稲荷神社は、元々は、二条城の近くにありました。平成24年に現在地へ移転したそうで、かつては雲龍図は天井画でした。間近で雲龍図を見ることが出来ました。豊臣秀吉が立身出世したのにちなみ、開運出世の神様として信仰されていました。
Doi Shibazuke Honpo Main Store

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Yasehanajirichou 41

Doi Shibazuke Honpo, located in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward, specializes in tsukemono pickled vegetables. It sells many varieties and combination packs of tsukemono and other popular products. Customers can look through a glass partition to watch the production processes going on in the plant. Groups can make reservations to tour the rooms where the tsukemono are aged. Tourists visit this shop to enjoy the genuine taste of Shiba tsukemono.
Rogawa-jaya

4.0

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Oharashorinincho 107

This teahouse is best known for its Kyo-yasai udon. These udon noodles have three varieties of Kyoto vegetable, namely red shiso leaf, pumpkin, and carrot, blended into them. This allows guests to enjoy the natural flavor and fragrance of each of the vegetables. Each set comes with a saucer of grated yam and broth for dipping, allowing guests to enjoy them two different ways. The teahouse also offers Japanese sweets and other items, making it a great place to stop while visiting Sanzen-in Temple.

大原のバス停から三千院までの間にある茶屋です。こちらで昼食をいただきました。うどんを注文しました。あったまりました。おいしかったです。
Shibakyu

Shopping

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Oharashorinincho 58

Long beloved as a local delicacy the shibazuke pickled vegetables are an Ohara tradition that is now one of the three famous Kyoto pickles. Along with shibazuke this shop also makes and sells other pickled vegetables made with carefully selected seasonal vegetables as well as Kyoto Tsukudani (preserved foods boiled in sweet soy sauce). Their seasonal Fukinoto Miso is incredibly popular.
Society of Ohara Tourism and Conservation

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ohararaikoincho 81-2

An organization that handles sightseeing inquiries in the Kyoto and Ohara area including the Sanzen-in Temple and Jakko-in Temple. You can also try wearing the traditional Oharame clothing that women from Ohara wear while working. Oharame was the name for the local women who would travel to Kyoto balancing firewood atop their head to peddle in the city. The design is said to originate from a Heian Period outfit. Children's sizes are available allowing parents and children to experience this dress up opportunity together. Some shops offer discounts to tourists dressed in the Oharame outfit and so it's a frequent site to see women strolling around town dressed like this.
Ohara Sanso Ashiyu Cafe

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharakusaochou 17

This cafe is in Ohara Sanso, a hot spring inn located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It's a popular spot for enjoying tea while taking a relaxing footbath. You have to buy at least one drink, and it comes with a towel for drying your feet. A table seat at the footbath can be used for 40 minutes. Their homemade shiso (perilla) juice is made from red shiso they grow themselves. The interior is a thoroughly Japanese-style space overflowing with Kyoto ambience. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery of Ohara's nature unfolding just outside the window.
Raigoin Temple

3.5

35 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ohararaikoincho 537

This was the second visit of Ohara for me, and I was going to limit my target temples so as not to waste my time and money. Each temple imposes every visitor 200 to 800 yen. Last time, as far as I...
Xiv Kyoto Yase Rikyu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yasenosecho 74-1
Kyoto Ohara Public Course

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Oharakochihiracho 345

京都大原から少し奥に行った山岳コースのゴルフ場です。左右狭かったり、ブラインドになっていたり、グリーンが速かったりと戦略性があって面白いコースです。カートにはナビが付いているので距離がわかりやすいです。
FamilyMart Oharasanzenin

Shopping

Kyoto Pref. Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Oharauenochou 565-1
Joren Hana In

3.0

9 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ohararaikoincho 407

安心した、誰の評価もこの程度(〇３つ)のもんなんですねぇ。多勢に迎合した評価・意見でないとこのサイトは掲載拒否しますから・・・。過去には少なくても５０回は掲載拒否された実績があるので・・・。ここはバラモン教から伝わり我国の仏教音楽の元となったと云われている(個人的にはよく知らないが)「声明(しょうみょう)」発祥の地と云われているらしい。何のことかさっぱり解らんが・・・宿坊があって宿泊出来るらしい...

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Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.