Kihou-zan Heijouin — Local services in Kyoto

** Introduction : This temple Heisei-in was a place established to wish for peace. The unique appearance of the temple ground filled with stones poiled up on top of another is striking out. According to some source it was found after the first chief priest of the temple visited Daikakuji Temple in late 1900's ( Heisei era ) and commuted to Daikakuji for 10 years. This is why the temple belongs to Shingon sect of Buddhism. Shingon sect of Buddhism follows the teachings of Kukai. This is why you see a statue of Kukai standing near the entrance of the temple ground. The chief priest wondered why so many people still living their lives in distress and make wrong choices dispite the name of era titled " Heisei " which represents " World Peace ". For this reason he decided to open Dojo here which is a hall of training. ( Trans-word+ TGM...

I am so glad we came across this cute little temple on our way to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. There are stacked rocks everywhere you turn, I love it. This is such a unique temple, make sure you pay a visit if you’re heading to the Arashiyama...

This temple is in the middle of your way to see Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. I didn't enter the temple but the front of its shows very unique interface with the coins are thrown in the water...