Kyoto | Unique Rengeji Temple: Meditate and Enjoy the Seasonal Garden.

Compared to other famous spots in Kyoto, Rengeji Temple is a small yet beautiful existence. There are no noisy tour groups, no vast grounds, just a tatami-floored study where you can sit and watch the garden change with the seasons. Yes, to appreciate the Jodo-style garden, you must sit quietly and feel the sound of water and the rustling of leaves through the door frame. Once you step outside, photography is prohibited; you can only use your eyes to experience the beauty of the Japanese garden, which aims to present the Pure Land in the 'other shore.' Originally located near Kyoto Station, Rengeji Temple was burned down during the Onin War and later rebuilt at its current location in Rakuhoku, with a high monk from Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei invited to establish it as a Tendai sect temple. The torii gate at the entrance, the red leaves, and the golden ginkgo carpet create a charming scenery. In early summer, the garden is lush green, and in winter, it is covered with white snow. If you want to visit Rengeji Temple, take the Eizan Electric Railway and get off at Miyake-Hachiman Station, then walk through the residential area to reach it. 📍Address: 〒606-0065 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Sakyo Ward, Kamitakano Hachimancho 1