Nison-in Temple in Arashiyama District is easily accessed after a stroll along Hozu River , followed by a walk around Tenryū-ji Temple and Sagano Bamboo Forest Grove. Be warned, however, that it is quite a walk but is certainly a haven for those who prefer lesser crowd and for those who seek a tranquil place for meditation. I consider our visit to this temple a simple feat thinking I would not survive the walk with my blistered feet. The reward, as we always say, comes to those who keeps striving, and in my case, who keeps walking.

Nison-in Temple was founded in the mid 9th century under the Tendai sect and is formally known as Ogurayama Nison-in Kedai-ji. The temple is most preferred to be visited during autumn season.

The Main Hall of Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
The Main Hall of Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
The path of meditation leading to the main temple of Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
The path of meditation leading to the main temple of Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
The bell at Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
The bell at Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
A beautiful descend from Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
A beautiful descend from Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.
Nison-in Temple 二尊院 in Kyoto 京都市 , Japan 日本.

 

 

 

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