Yoshimine-dera Temple — Attraction in Kyoto

Yoshimine Temple belongs to Tenday sect of Buddhism located in Rakusai district in mountainous region ( Mt. Pon Pon located in the south west of Mt. Oshio ). It was originally established in 1029 by a priest of Enryakuji Temple as his personal retreat. Enryakuji Temple is location up on easter mountain chain of Kyoto, but the temple is a part of Shiga Prefecture. This area was once badly destroyed in the middle of Onin war. Same as its neighboring Konzoji Temple, it was reconstructed by Keishoin so the currect structures are from 17th century. The temple holds some precious assets such as kannon statues curved by priest Gezan presented by Emperor Gosuzaku. Yoshimine Temple is widely known for its impressive size of a pine tree with its branch extends as long as 40 meters although the branch was once more than 50 meters long, but unfortunately the part of the branch was eaten off by insects and it was cut by about 10 meters for its treatment. This 600 year-old pine tree is designated as a natural monument of Japan. The entire course of making a round of this temple requires quite physical efforts in hiking up the hills up and down since the temple property extensively covers a large mountainous area. there numorous small temple halls and structures connected with long winding poaths along the way. The tour takes about 40 minutes to complete. When you reach up to the top, you can see how the temple commands extensive view toward east. You can see as far in the distance as to see Enryakuji Temple up on Mt. Hiei. To access this location take JR Kyoto Line from Kyoto Station to Mukomachi Station. Another chpoice is to take Hankyu Kyoto Line from central Kyoto to Higashimuko Station. When you arrive at Higashi Muko Station take Hankyu Bus No. 66.

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Amazing place with stunning scenery! Great place to go during over populated autumn/spring season in Kyoto. I highly recommend it!!

The location isn’t very convenient but that is why there are much much less tourists coming here despite its beauty. Living in Kyoto for over 7 years now, I would definitely choose to bring my friends here even if they only have couple of days in the city. It’s much worth it (I’m not a big fun of crowded places).

The temple is big enough that allows you to enjoy about 1 hour or more to explore (there is a walking path with a lovely view of the city, etc.) Even though I came here to see the autumn leaves, this place is also known for beautiful cherry blossoms (as in the famous...

Amazing and ridiculously photogenic temple during Autumn colors season . All the previous reviews are true and the vistas are well worth the journey, which is fairly straighfoward nowadays with Google maps . Best of all if you come early enough there are few tourists around, almost all of whom are Japanese.. You should plan at least 2 to 3 hours here to allow time to soak in the view. Be warned there is a short but fairly steep walk up to the temple, which should take no more than 10...