Gansenji

After visiting Jōruri-ji, I made my way to Gansen-ji temple in Rural Kizugawa, Kyoto-Japan. It was a little too early for the hydrangea, though. The pond next to the Hondo, small lotus flowers started to bloom. Did you know: You can hike up to the top of the mountain, it only takes about five minutes. There is a big rock, and in olden times a monk would blow the horagai to gather the monks that were staying around the mountain slopes.

Historically important temple. Impressive pagoda and hondo. Nice trail hike to Gansenji, 2km, 1h. Come here via city bus Tono line from Kamo Station in about 15 minutes, bus runs every hour.

An amazing temple in the mountains south of Kyoto. Best accessed by car and only paid parking is available. The large seated Amida statue is older than the famous one at Byodo-in. There is also a bright red pagoda nestled in a valley. The hydrangea in June are particularly famous. Hiking courses that take in Buddhist rock carvings extend into the surrounding hills. A bit on the Japanese tourist trail, but its location ensures a bit of quiet.

I saw it in December 2017. How many times? There are 5 types of pamphlets. Until now, I went back and forth on foot from Joruri-ji Temple, but this time I went back and forth by bus. There is one in about an hour. It's convenient now. Gansenji is said to have been built by Gyoki at the behest of Emperor Shomu in the first year of Tenpyo (729). The main idol is a sitting statue of Amida Nyorai, which is about 3m high and is made of zelkova wood. It was built in the 9th year of Tengyo (946). Of the four Tenno statues, the Tamonten statue is being exhibited at a museum in Yamaguchi Prefecture. When I first visited, the three-storied pagoda did not have such a bright color. It was in the middle of the 1950s.

The parking lot is a system where you can put it in a piggy bank for 300 yen a day. It will be full with about 20 cars, so be quick. There is a resting place called "Shizuka" in front of the Iwafuneji gate. We sell locally produced vegetables and mugwort rice cakes. Perilla plum 100 yen (1 bag) It was very delicious. I recommend it. All are fresh and cheap.