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Autumn leaves in the beautiful Karesansui garden of [Keishun-in] in Hanazono
The head temple of the Ritsu sect and Toshodaiji Temple [Hokkongoin]. In the early Heian period (794-1185), the villa of Kiyohara Natsuno, Minister of the Right, was converted to Sogaku-ji Temple, and later Emperor Montoku renamed it Ten'an-ji Temple, and in 1130, Emperor Toba's middle palace, Waitenmon'in, restored the temple and renamed it Hokkongoin Temple. The garden, including the mountain in the precincts of the temple, is designated as a special national scenic beauty spot, "Hokkongoin Aojodaki Auspiciously Located on Mt. The garden is designed to imitate the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, and Seijo no Taki (Blue Woman's Waterfall) is believed to be the oldest waterfall masonry in Japan.
It is also known as the thirteenth of the "Kansai Flower Temples," and is especially famous for its lotus blossoms in July. Visitors can enjoy beautiful natural scenery at any time of the year: cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, azaleas, and iris in spring; lotus, hydrangea, and sara in summer; autumn leaves in fall; and senryo in winter.
Aoome Falls, said to be the oldest waterfall stonework in Japan
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