Gioji Temple is a very small temple with a lovely moss garden and tall maple trees. Like Ryoanji Temple, it gives you a feeling of being at peace; of being connected to nature. I remember my friend is somewhat disappointed because the temple was so small and wasn't visit-worthy for him. The main hall of Gioji was equally small and is incomparable to those of Kiyomizu-dera and Tenryu-ji Temple. I guess I'm just interested with anything abstract or something different because I find this temple magical.
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| Moss garden and maple trees. |
The secret of enjoying this temple is to just watch the garden: study the trees and the moss garden. Notice the different shades of green and how this adds beauty to garden.
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| Path going to the entrance. |
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| Entrance of the temple. |
How to get there:
It's a 15-minute walk from Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple.
Opening hours and fees:
Opening hours: 0900H-1700H
Fees: Adults: 300 Yen
Children: 100 Yen
Map: Arashiyama Map
goodnight - donna
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