Kyoto is now in its fresh green season. Before the onset of the rainy season, I went to the three tails (Takao, Makio, and Tsugao) in pursuit of green maples.Saimyoji Temple in Makinois a favorite temple that I have visited several times before.The interesting atmosphere of the mountain temple is exceptional.

Makiosan Seimyoji Temple

To reach the temple, cross the "Sazuki Bridge" at the entrance to the approach. The vermilion-lacquered bridge, the green maple trees that cover it, and the clear stream of the Kiyotaki River that flows beneath it create a fantastic view.

Mundane,The bridge connects this world to the next.and they say it is a boundary. Before,The time between crossing from this side of the bridge to the other side is a place that belongs to neither world, and when one is on that border, one's strength is weakened.I was once told that the bridge was at that bridge.Paint the bridge in vermilion (red), a color that repels evil, so that it will not be taken in by demons.The company says that it is a "good thing" that the company has a good relationship with its customers.

Looking up at the blue sky from the vermillion-lacquered Sazuki Bridge, the green leaves of the maple trees sparkle in the early summer sunlight, and the branches sway in the blowing river breeze, inviting me to a different world. I felt a sense of floating, and a strange feeling came over me.

vermillion-lacquered Sazukibashi Bridge and blue maple

Looking up at the blue sky and blue maple trees from the Sazuki Bridge

After crossing the bridge, you will go up the stone steps,Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Great Kai."The first time you see it, you will encounter a stone pillar inscribed with the following words. From hereAnother boundary separating the sanctuary from the human world.It is. We climbed the stone steps to the precincts of the temple. Saimyoji Temple has a long history and was founded in the Heian period (794-1185) as a Buddhist precepts center by Chisen Daitoku, a high disciple of Kukai. There is a 700 year old Maki tree in the precincts of the temple.

Stone pillar of the boundary "Daikai Gaiso" on the way up the stone steps of the approach to the temple.

The main hall is in front of the temple, and a small red amulet is sold for 200 yen in honor of the joyous heaven enshrined in the holy temple to the right of the main hall. This isThe "Double Return Charm."It is called.Keep it in your wallet and be thankful for the money that goes out, it will come back to you twice as much.That's what it means.

In fact, I have kept this amulet in my wallet ever since I got it last year. And I noticed that money started to come back into my wallet, which had always been going out. I started to be blessed with a good cycle of money going out and work coming in, which in turn increased my income, making it a money-making power spot for me. The amulet is small enough to fit in my coin purse, so I wondered if I should get another one, but decided to refrain from being greedy, as it would not do me any good.

Saimyoji Temple Seitendo's Double Return Charm

The bell tower in the temple grounds allows visitors to toll the temple bell for 100 yen per toll, and I was willing to do so if I could get rid of my worries for 100 yen.The loud and solemn sound echoes through the air, blowing away all worries and leaving you feeling refreshed.The first time I saw him, he left the sanctuary.

While admiring the blue maples, we decided to walk along the mountain stream to Kiyotaki no Sato. It was cool to hear the chorus of sculpin, which live only in clear streams. When I returned home, the stiffness in my shoulders and back pain of yesterday had completely disappeared. In the stressful life after the consecutive holidays, it would be fun to detoxify (cleanse the body) before the rainy season starts by praying for good fortune at the sanctuary and having the sound of the bells sweep away troubles.

Walking along the stream of Kiyotaki River in the fresh green