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Myooin-ji Temple
京都市東山区妙法院前側町４４７
A head temple of the Tendai sect located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is a prestigious temple featuring historic structures, including the National Treasure kitchen building (kuri) and the Important Cultural Property main study hall (dai shoin).
History
Its origins are traced to a hut on Mount Hiei, and it is said to have been founded by Saicho. It moved to the capital area in the late Heian period and relocated to its current site, the former location of the Hozu-ji Palace, in the early modern period. It is also known for its connections to Emperor Go-Hakuryu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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What visitors say
The National Treasure kitchen building (kuri) is a massive structure built during the time of Toyotomi Hideyoshi to prepare meals for monks, and it is currently undergoing preservation work. On May 14, the 'May Festival' (Satsukigai) is held, featuring a viewing of the Fugen-do hall, free access to the usually closed garden and main study hall, and a tour of the construction site. Within the temple grounds, blue pansy flowers (shiran) are in bloom, and a limited-edition Goshuin (shrine/temple calligraphic seal stamp) with a special incense scent is available.
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