A Jodo Shinshu temple in the mountain village of Yase, converted from a Taisho-era villa in 1953. The 'floor reflection' (yukamomiji) — autumn foliage mirrored in the lacquered desk on the second floor of the study — became a viral sensation and one of Kyoto's most sought-after autumn foliage spots. The three gardens (Ruiri no Niwa, Garyu no Niwa, and Yamaji no Niwa) showcase stunning contrasts of…
The site of Ruriko-in is located in Yase, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, a mountain hamlet long known as a quiet retreat at the foot of Mount Hiei. During the Taisho era (1912–1926), industrialist Tanaka Gentaro constructed a mountain villa here, developing a refined sukiya-style study building and surrounding …
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来"
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