Shinsho-do is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves in Kyoto. To be correct, Shinsho Gokurakuji.
It's located a little north of Heian Jingu and Eikan-do, and it's hard to reach because the train doesn't pass nearby.
However, it is quite a famous spot for autumn leaves. There is no loss to go.
It started in 982 when Amida Nyorai of Mt. Hiei was moved.
It has the Lotus Sutra, which was copied by the request of Unkei, a national treasure.
Konkai-Komyoji Temple, which became the home of the Aizu clan at the end of the Edo period, is also nearby, and there are many spectacular Buddhist temples.
On the way to the main gate of the precincts, there is an on-parade of autumn leaves.
When I went there at dusk, there weren't many people.
It's not too crowded. It's nice to see it relaxedly.
The gradation of the maple leaves is amazing. Even though they are the same tree, they are red, orange, yellow, green and scattered.
I wonder why it looks like this. It's strange.
The corridor connecting the temples and the autumn leaves are picturesque.
Even a small path becomes a picture.
The garden behind the temple. The carpet of autumn leaves here is the highlight of this temple, but this year it's not good. ..
The hall is big and has a personality.
The red autumn leaves and the dark-colored hall match.
The symbol of Shinsho Gokurakuji, the triple tower.
Three-storied pagoda and autumn leaves. This way of shooting is Teppan.
With the triple tower in the background, you should aim for further backlight. Then the autumn leaves will shine nicely.
Now go up to the hall. The autumn leaves seen from this height are also exquisite.
I want to come again. Let's come to the high season in late November.
The maple trees are reasonably high, so when you look at the eaves of the temple,
The left and right sides of the field of vision, plus the top and bottom are also filled with autumn leaves, improving the sense of proficiency.
It seems to be more reddish when this is the best time to see it.
I want to see it.
Cross the corridor and go to see the garden of the dry garden, which is the pride of Shinsho Gokurakuji.
From this area, it has become a little dry garden.
Yes, this is the "Nirvana Garden" where the Buddha lays down and disappears using rocks.
And the borrowed scenery of Higashiyama 36 peaks is also amazing.
It expresses the place where the disciples are gathering, lamenting the extinction of Shaka-sama.
If you look at the actual product, you can understand it somehow. By all means with that eye.
The work of Chisao Shigemori, the grandson of Mirei Shigemori, a very famous gardener, who is also a gardener.
Shinsho-do is the family temple of the Mitsui family, and the family crest of the Mitsui family is the fourth conclusion.
I make use of that design in the garden.
Even so, it's kind of confusing because the fourth family crest of the Mitsui family is tied together. ..
The garden seems to be the bloodline of Mirei Shigemori, and is modern or avant-garde. ..
Well, it's almost like a Japanese dry garden set seen from Hollywood.
Shinsho-do (Shinsho Gokurakuji)
82 Jodoji Shinnyocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 606-8414
075-771-0915
82 Jodoji Shinnyocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
