The December month is best for visit here .A colourful atmosphere nearby here. The best season of red maple was already over and around 50% of leaves had fallen down. Yet, it was still worth visiting and you can enjoy both colored maple trees and red pretty carpet on the ground. The precinct was very big and many steep stairs to go up the hill, from where you can see the panorama view of Kyoto city. Another good thing to visit here after the peak season is there are less people and more quiet and peaceful time can be expected.

Went here in the morning during the week and there were only a handful of other visitors. Very calm and relaxing temple. The history and story of the main attraction is very interesting. Also very close the The Philosophers Path, so it's a good place to visit.

Came here at 4pm when the person in the ticket booth was putting the “closed” sign, but still let us go through and buy tickets. We visited the temple when it was almost empty, and it was an amazing experience, much smaller and more personal than other grandiose spots around Kyoto. The interior of the temple was incredible and the different shrines and the pagoda and the well kept gardens made it a truly magical spot.

First time visiting the Eikan-do Temple and open the event light up autumn leaves for night time from 5:30pm. The best time to view around 20-23rd November entry ticket 600yen. Recommended place, this place only 30min from Yasaka Shrine - gion by bus 230yen for one way

Wow! What a spectacular display ,11 out of 10 for the autumn leave foliage. If you have only 2 days in Kyoto in the autumn this is a must to place . We were pretty lucky to catch the autumn leaves . Don’t miss the hike up to the pagoda , this will give you panoramic view of the surrounding .

Visited this temple part of the philosophers walk and this is one of the best. The zen gardens were so calming. You also get a great view of Kyoto when you climb up

Beautiful temple garden. Autumn colours have already started to show during late October. We went on 30 Oct. It’s one of the earliest temples to have fall colours in Kyoto. A must see if you want to see autumn foliage. The grounds are flat and easy to navigate. The actual temple is very serene but there are many steps if you want to visit the higher viewing platforms and pagoda. There’s lift to access the higher platforms.

This is my favorite temple in Kyoto. The building is impressive and the views from the pagoda amazing. If you can only visit one temple, visit this one.

Very beautiful! I came here in the middle of November and the leaves were already red, perfect timing to see the foliage. The temple itself is well-kept and quite large so expect an hour or more of time to spend here. There was a lot of visitors, making walking around quite difficult, but it forces you to relax yourself which is good (especially for someone used to the fast pace of a city life like myself) The only downside is all of the artworks and displays in the temple doesn’t have any English translation, making the entry ticket quite expensive as you can’t understand anything. So if you’re planning on going here, I’d suggest taking a guide with you.

I loved the place. We visited it on a rainy day so everything was empty and the atmosphere was just great. Gardens are beautiful, and it is one of the few places where you can enter the temple and adjustend buildings and just wander around.

A small temple but it is definitely worthwhile visiting. The temple is especially famous for autumn leaves. It is always busy in autumn, so I recommend an early morning visit. Though the location is a bit remote from public transportation, it is located between two big temples, Nanzen-ji temple and Ginkaku-ji temple. It will be a good half-day trip to visit those two temples plus this Eikandoh temple.

This place is a treasure, one of my favorite temples. I visited during a public holiday and it was not crowded at all. The grounds are large, with plenty to explore. The gardens and buildings are beautiful. There are some stairs; I saw an elevator, but I don’t think it connects to the rest of the building. You will have to remove your shoes before entering the temple, so come prepared.

I must say this is one of the best place to enjoy autumn foliage in Kyoto. The colours are vibrant and unreal. Landscaping is top notch with beautiful temple building with traditional Japanese architecture. There is a viewing area offering the view of the whole place. Crowd is manageable even on weekday. Recommend to visit in a sunny morning. Made a video on it comparing with other autumn foliage sites: https://youtu.be/RxlsAcieFtI?feature=shared

Great Buddhist temple to visit! It's probably one of the most scenic Buddhist temple in the area. The landscaping was beautiful with its mapple trees which were in their captivating red. The temple was amazingly tranquil regardless of the big number of visitors from across the world. Don't miss this one after your walk at the thoughts provoking path of philosophy. You may not attained enlightenment but you should be to acquire some peace and happiness from this visit. A very worthy visit whether you are a Buddhist or no.

Autumn is definitely the best season to visit this temple. Expect a short waiting time to buy tickets and a huge crowd when you get inside. Best to go here early if you want less people around. Main buildings are connected by wooden corridors so make sure to spot where the entry point starts. Hojo Pond has an island in the middle which contains a very small shrine. There's also a nice 2-storey pagoda within this temple.

One of my favourite temples from my whole trip. The autumn colours here were fantastic, and the site has some amazingly decorated buildings to wander through. The gardens have a nice wandering path that allows you to take in the whole scenery peacefully, and there is also a small rest stop next to the pond where you can enjoy a small snack and pot of tea.

Eikando was mentioned in a walking tour book that specializes in autumn scenery. I had not been here before, but was amazed by how well maintained the whole area is, and how beautiful the scenery is, no matter where you look. The best part of this area is the elevation in the buildings: you can walk around the temple and go up a beautiful wooden staircase. I liked it here so much that I went twice in one month. At the end of October they seemed to still be preparing the temple, but in November all decorations were there and all areas were accessible (some rooms were not open yet when I went in October).

Highly recommended to visit during autumn (I visited on 5 Dec) to see the foliage. It’s so beautiful. The temple is huge and I spent 2 hours in it. The path to the pagoda is somewhere in the middle (between the pond and the entrance if I remember correctly), and you can’t access it from the temple where you need to take off your shoes. Note that the climb is rather steep can be tiring.

One of the best temples to visit in all of Kyoto. Not only are the main buildings amazingly decorated but they have the crazy beautiful stair ways. Tickets were also really affordable! Highly recommended, maybe even more so than some of the popular temples that is always super crowded.

Maybe I was expecting too much from this mountain temple, but I found it underwhelming. There's not much to see, and what there is is sprawled out in a relatively large are, which is not particularly interesting. There were zero explanations in English. I think it can be a good place for a spiritual retreat (there's a hotel on-site), rather than tourism. Unlike many other temple sites, I won't feel the need to visit it again. But the way up from Yase-Hieizanguchi and the way down towards Sakamoto were nice, as well as the forest all around it.

The surrounding temples of the temple complex are beautiful and it is a great hike from the first cable car (not taking the rope way) of about an hour if you take your time. Unfortunately, the main temple is under construction and there is absolutely nothing to see there. The other temples were wonderful though and made up for the hike.

Take Cable car from yase to hiei (cost 900yen). From here you can see the top view and can enter the garden. Then walk down from hiei to enryoji about 1.30 km, the view is so nice. Then you can take the bus to the ground

I wouldn’t recommend this place to foreign tourists! An old man who was selling tickets were very rude and yelled at me because I asked a question how to go downhill without a cable car because a map wasn’t clear. It’s a first time behaviour like this in Japan. I was really tired and I feel that that place only commercial. Don’t waste your time!!! Go to another place. I added a map for people who also tired and stuck there and want just walk and explore the place.

Located in Hieizan, one of the most sacred mountains in Japan. This temple is very significant especially in the history of Japan. Main hall is under renovation but visitors can still enter. I am in awe how structures from its founding in 788 are still present, and how they try to preserve the originalsl structures and artifacts. Visited during autumn of 2023 and the surrounding nature scenery was really beautiful.

The grounds are lovely to walk around as the temples are set up a mountain in the forest overlooking the lake. You will see more spectacular temples that these, but it's an enjoyable place to get away from the crowds.

Spectacular views from the top of Hieizan! But if you're visiting in the winter, make sure you've got the right kind of shoes, the roads will be iced over and extremely slippery! Still an amazing experience though!

Get ti enjoy some autumn colours here while i was there. Very well liked by the elderly, huge area to explore and expose in the religion in another country. Really interesting to see the similarities and differences of japanese buddism.

Absolutely amazing place. I met and talked with a couple of the Monk's, and they made me feel completely at peace. They also complimented me about my Ora. I actually felt like I had arrived home. Unusually, my eyes started sweating (😢🤭) from the overwhelming emotions I felt being here. Thank you to all the monks (male and female) who made my experience and trip, a life changing moment. Peace to you all.

What a holy place it is. Enryakuji is not one temple but temple complex around Mt. Hiei. The main one is under renovation but you can see inside and roofs as well which usually you can’t see. During my visit, I knew about the two hardest ancient practice there, one is the 1000 day 'Kaihogyo' which is circling the mountain 20km~ per day and other is 12 years training alone in Mt. Hiei, and both have been kept alive by the monks. That’s too impressive and unbelievable.

To get to this place you will have to drive up Mount Hiei North East of Kyoto. This incredible complex is a 45 min drive to 3 historical areas; Todo, Saito, and Yokawa areas. Each are a short distance drive from the next. There are tolls up the mountain, total cost is approximately 2000 Yen. Each area costs approximately 500 to 1000 yen per person to enter and parking is free. Enryakuji, the birthplace of Buddhism in Japan where many monks trained. It was also a famous battle site during the late 1500 civil war of Japan due to its strategic location from Kyoto City. The site is remembered for many things amongst which was the famous massacre of 1571 by warlord Oda Nobunaga. The views of the city on the way up are incredible during the fall, so stop by in the rest areas up or down Mount Hiei.

Best way to get here is by the Eizan Railway and then Cable Car/Rope Way and then walk 2km around and down the mountain. If you can't face the walk back up, then you can a bus back to Kyoto. Well worth the effort (and the ¥1,000 entry price) to see the temple that is being painstakingly restored.

Great!

Beautiful temple in an interesting town. Lots of good food options near Hiwasa Station. Gorgeous coastline about a kilometer from the temple.

Really liked this one. Number 23 of the Shikoku 88.

Best place to see Hiwasa Village, Visited in October. I think it would be better if you visit this place in April to enjoy cherry blossoms.

Beautiful temple, up high on the western side of Hiwasa.

Really beautiful temple. Its surprising to see when you are biking the road and you see it from afar.

situated in the middle of a hiwasa town.very easy mode of transportation to get there from tokusima....

Worth visiting if you happened stop here for lunch or refreshment.

It was beautiful and holy place, definitely a recommended place. Some points are really like paint. Temple, garden, bambu forest, housings, very good complex to see it. If you go there it should be on your bucket list.

Visiting Kodaiji Temple during the evening hours is a truly magical experience. The temple tours are usually open until 10pm, but it's always a good idea to double-check the hours before your visit. The light show accompanied by music is an absolute must-see during the tour. Don't miss the enchanting bamboo forest trail, which becomes even more mesmerizing at night. I highly recommend this unique and unforgettable experience!

Great. You can buy entry fee of 600yen or 900yen at the entrance without reservation. Not very wide. Suitable especially if you don’t have a lot of time. Maple leaves, the view of Kyoto city, and bamboo forest is great.

I visited the temple many years ago. Had a very good impression about its garden. However I lost the feeling this time. Not sure it’s caused by years difference or simply too many tourists this time. Could even got a piece of quiet time when we were there.

A hidden gem in the heart of Kyoto provides a quiet and serene temple. Plus, not many tourists visit this temple. Entrance fee is 600¥. This temple is very large surrounded by beautiful gardens, pond, and bamboo forests. Well worth a visit especially during Fall!

Visited on 26/10/23. Beautiful serene temple. We visited as other tourists had recommended the bamboo forest in the temple garden and indeed it was really lovely and peaceful. There were only a few visitors so we were able to enjoy the bamboo grove and temple mostly alone. Also encountered a chubby calico cat near the bamboo grove. She was in hurry to go somewhere and didn’t want to stop to say hello. 😂

Wonderful temple to take a walk around at night time. We went during the fall when the leaves were turning red, a time called 紅葉, kōyō. The layout of the temple is very spacious and the scenery is gorgeous. Access is easy by bus from Kyoto station. Although it can get quite busy as with many parts of kyoto. However definitely recommend you check this place out at night if you can. It was a special experience for sure.

great place! we went there pretty late so no tourists were around and we had an amazing time walking through the 'park' and visiting the small tempels. They prepared a little tour around the area, leading through a little bamboo forrest where u can take good pictures at. It's right at the side to the traditional district which also spreads a calming atmosphere. A good place to go to for a relaxing walk and sightseeing.

A temple built by a noble woman in memory of her late noble husband. Lots of other temples in this area of Kyoto. Highly recommended if you visit Kyoto. The place is not flat. Be prepared to climb and descend steps. Worth it!

The way the temple was prepared is a cultural heritage site. Beautiful to visit during autumn season. Suggest to buy tickets in advance as the line can get long at night even during weekdays. Only suggestion is to please remove the advertisements of American Express because it’s so tacky (too American) and out of place in the temple.

Came here on a Sunday evening for their light show - I believe this is a seasonal show. It was 600¥ per entry (adult ticket). Stunning night time views of the temple. I would recommend this to anyone in Kyoto looking for a peaceful night time activity.

We went to the exhibition which costs 600 yen, including an entrance to the museum. It was another way to see the temple at night. I would recommend coming over 5 pm and seeing the difference during sunset and night.

Kōdaiji Temple is a serene oasis in Kyoto's Higashiyama area. Its stunning gardens and intricate architecture offer a peaceful escape from the city buzz. The temple's beauty, especially during cherry blossom or autumn, is truly captivating. Exploring its halls and gardens gives a wonderful glimpse into Kyoto's rich history and spirituality

Beautiful, especially at night with the lights on! We were here while it was raining, but it added an easier better atmosphere to the grounds. Highly recommend!

(Translated by Google) There is a parking lot right in front of the temple. From there, the street of Souvenir Yasan (Tsurigan Manju) is the approach. 😄 Shop Anchin can also eat ❗️ If you climb the stairs that are a little high, there is a gate and you will be greeted by Nio ☀️ After passing through the gate, there is a trace of a bell placed on the right side and Kiyohimezuka (trees are planted). You can see the temple chapel in front of you. The hanging cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring The voice of a cicada echoes in the summer Children can also enjoy the signboards that solve the mystery of Dojoji Temple. Keeping the old atmosphere, think about it long ago ... There is a breeze. (Original) 有駐車場が、お寺のすぐ前にあります。 そこからお土産やさん（釣り鐘まんじゅう）の通りが参道になっています。😄 お店 あんちん さんは食事も出来ます❗️ 少し高さのある階段を登ると、門があり仁王さまの出迎えです☀️ 門をくぐり右側に釣り鐘置いたの跡と、清姫塚（樹木が植えられている）があり 正面にお寺の拝堂が見えます。 春は垂れ桜がきれいです 夏はセミの声が響き 道場寺の謎解きの看板が設置されていて子供さんも楽しめます。 昔の風情のそのままで、遠い昔に想いを馳せて…。風流があります。

Truly beautiful.

(Translated by Google) Visited around noon on Sunday, March 27. There were many cherry blossom viewing visitors. I should have brought my lunch ... It was almost in full bloom and the weather was good and it was very comfortable. Below you can buy Tsurigane Manju or have lunch. However, finding a vacant parking lot is a difficult task. (Original) 3月27日(日)お昼頃訪問。 沢山の花見客がおられました。 弁当を持って来れば良かった…。 ほぼ満開状態で天気も良く非常に気持ち良かったです。 下では釣鐘饅頭が買えたり、ランチすることも出来ます。 但し空いている駐車場を探すのは一苦労です。

(Translated by Google) Founded in 701, this temple of the Tendai sect is the oldest existing temple in Wakayama Prefecture. There are many national treasures and important cultural properties such as the Senju Kannon, the main hall, the Niomon gate, and the three-storied pagoda. In addition, there were many things to see, such as the Seven Wonders of Dojoji Temple. It was a very nice temple with taste and taste! (Original) 大宝元年（701年）創建とされている天台宗のお寺で、和歌山県に現存する最古の寺院です。 千手観音・本堂・仁王門・三重塔など、多くの国宝や重要文化財等貴重なものがあります。 また、道成寺の七不思議といったものもあり、見どころ多数ありました。 趣と風情のあるとてもいいお寺でした！

(Translated by Google) There are seven wonders, which are very interesting and enjoyable. Please come and see for yourself what it is like. There is also a moderate temple town, where you can have fun after visiting the shrine. (Original) 七不思議なるものが有りまして、とても興味深く、そして楽しめます。 どんなものかは、是非とも来て実際に確かめて下さい。 程よい門前町も有り、お参りの後のお楽しみも。

(Translated by Google) Admission fee ¥700 (Treasure Hall) Goshuin stamp ￥300 (there is a place to write it, so you can basically write it on the spot) I came to this place as a pilgrimage to a sacred place, More Like a Flower than a Flower. The main attraction is the Treasure Hall, but it was rather scary because there were so many national treasures and important monuments lined up. I think it's a must-see for those who love temples and Buddhist statues. I was lucky because I was able to see the main shrine for free only in the fall. (Original) 入館料￥700(宝物殿) 御朱印￥300(書き置きあり、基本その場で書いていただけます) 花よりも花の如く聖地巡礼を兼ねて来訪いたしました。 目玉の宝物殿ですが、国宝や重文がズラズラ並んでて逆に怖かったですw お寺や仏像好きにはたまらないのでは無いでしょうか。 秋限定で本殿無料観覧できたのでラッキーでした。

The legend of Anchin and Kiyohime is kind of like Romeo and Juliet, but with a dragon.

(Translated by Google) Parking: About 30 paid spaces (about 5 free parking spaces available at the nearest roadside station) Admission fee: Free Time required: about 20 minutes This temple is famous for the legend of Anchin and Kiyohime. The Anchin Kiyohime Legend is a legend related to Kishu Dojoji Temple. The story revolves around Kiyohime, who is betrayed by Anchin, a monk she has feelings for, and turns into a snake, chases him across the Hidaka River, and burns Anchin and his bell to death at Dojoji Temple. There is a small approach to the shrine where there is a shop. There is a paid parking lot nearby, but the roadside station is free, so if there is space, I recommend that. (Original) 駐車場：有料30台程度（最寄りの道の駅に無料駐車場あり5台程度） 拝観料：無料 所要時間：20分程度 安珍・清姫伝説で有名なお寺です 安珍・清姫伝説（あんちんきよひめでんせつ）とは、紀州道成寺にまつわる伝説のこと。思いを寄せた僧の安珍に裏切られた清姫が蛇に変化して日高川を渡って追跡し、道成寺で鐘ごと安珍を焼き殺すことを内容としている。 小さいながらもお店がある参道があります 近くに有料駐車場がありますが、道の駅が無料なので空いていたらそちらのほうがオススメです

(Translated by Google) The temple is famous for Anchin Kiyohime's illustrated sermons, but there is also a legend about Kaminagahime related to its founding. I went when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and the main hall was open to the public, so I was able to visit the shrine in full. I remember hearing the sermon inside the main hall when I visited with my grandparents for the first time. Now you can listen to it at Hobutsu-den. It was very unique and interesting. (Original) 安珍清姫の絵解き説法で有名なお寺ですが創建にまつわるかみなが姫の伝説もあります。 桜が満開の時に行きましたが、ちょうど本堂が開放されていてグルっとお参りさせていただきました。 初めて祖父母とお参りした時は本堂の中で説法を聞いた事を思い出しました。 今は宝仏殿で聞くことができます。とてもユニークで面白かった。

(Translated by Google) Sunday, April 7, 2020 Today, I came to Dojoji Temple because the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. The cherry blossoms were blooming beautifully, and there were people taking a rest under the cherry blossoms, and people like Teke who were constantly taking pictures. I bought a manju. 🌸🌸🌸 (Original) 令和6年4月7日（日）、 今日はね、桜も満開との事で道成寺さんにやって来ました。 綺麗に桜が咲いていて桜の下で花見がてら休んでいる人やしきりに写真を撮っているテケの様な人がいる感じでした、帰りに黒餡で砂糖漬けみたいにベタベタする、つりがねまんじゅうを買いました。🌸🌸🌸

(Translated by Google) The main hall was open to the public for free for a limited time. In 2024, cherry blossoms bloomed later than usual nationwide, and while there were still many buds, some cherry blossoms were in full bloom, giving us the feeling that spring had arrived. Perhaps because of that, there were a lot of people and it was very crowded. This is a temple that Emperor Monmu's wife, Princess Miyako, asked Emperor Monmu to build in her hometown. A very atmospheric staircase. The principal image, Senju Kanzeon Bodhisattva, is a national treasure. There are also places where Anchin and hanging bells are said to be buried. There was also a signboard for the Seven Wonders of Dojoji Temple, making it a mysterious and attractive place. On this day, I happened to learn about a project called Cherry Blossoms, Mai, and Dojoji organized by the Hidaka Executive Committee, and I was able to purchase a same-day ticket for 500 yen per adult to see it starting at 1:00 p.m. The performance of Yamamura-style Jiuta dance and Hidaka High School's Koto music club was very worth seeing and wonderful, and the presentation of the traditional performing arts class had cute little children smiling, and I was moved by how traditions are being preserved. have done. (Original) 期間限定で本堂が無料で公開されていました。 2024年は全国的に例年よりサクラの開花が遅く、まだツボミが多い中で満開のサクラもあって春の訪れを感じる事ができました。そのせいか人も多く大賑わいでした。 文武天皇の妻の宮子姫が故郷に、文武天皇にお願いして建ててもらったというお寺。 とても雰囲気のある階段。 ご本尊の千手観世音菩薩は国宝。 安珍と釣鐘が埋められていると伝わる場所などもあり。道成寺の七不思議の看板もあって、謎めいた魅力的な場所になっていました。 この日はたまたま日高実行委員会主催の桜、舞、道成寺という企画を現地で知り、昼一時からの当日チケット大人一枚500円を購入して見る事が出来ました。山村流の地唄舞や日高高等学校の箏曲部の演奏は、とても見応えがあって素晴らしく、そして伝統芸能教室の発表会は可愛らしい小さなお子さん達が微笑ましく、こうして伝統が守られていくんだなぁと感動してしまいました。

(Translated by Google) I started visiting Dojoji, the legendary Anchin Kiyohime. From beautiful and splendid temples in Kyoto, Nara, etc. The simple Dojo-ji Temple consists of the first 60 steps and above. I could feel the ancient atmosphere from the Niomon gate. This is one of the best temples I've visited. You can enjoy the ruins of the bell hall and many mysterious things. On the way home, I bought some bell buns. (Original) 安珍清姫伝説の道成寺始めて来ました、 京都や奈良等の綺麗で立派なお寺より 素朴な道成寺は最初の60段程の階段とその上 建つ仁王門から古式風情が感じられました 私の巡ったお寺では最高の部類です、 釣鐘堂跡や不思議が沢山楽しめますよ。 帰りに釣鐘饅頭を買って帰りました。

(Translated by Google) It is a quiet and calm old temple with a legend of Anchin Kiyohime. It is also famous for Noh performances and Dojoji Temple. I visited on a weekday evening. I felt the slow flow of time. (Original) 安珍清姫伝説のある静かな落ち着いた古刹です。能の演目、道成寺でも有名です。平日の夕方に訪れました。ゆったりとした時の流れを感じました。

(Translated by Google) I went to see the cherry blossoms. As of April 5th, it feels like it's already 2.3% from full bloom. I came in because I could enter the inside of the temple, but you usually have to pay to enter, right???? I heard that parking is free if you park at the back, but I was a little confused so I'll write about it. Go to the front, turn left in front of Anchin, and you can park your car by climbing up the road that says bus parking on the right. (Original) 桜を見に行きました。4月5日既に満開から2.3割り散ってる感じ。お堂?の中が入れたので入って来ましたが、これ普段入るのにお金いるんだよね???? 駐車場は裏に置けばただだよ、と聞いたのですが、少し迷ったので書いてみます。 正面まで行きあんちんの手前を左に進むと右側にバス駐車場と書いている登って行く道を登ると車置けます。

(Translated by Google) The oldest temple in Kishu, said to have been founded in the Taiho era, and famous for the legend of Anchin Kiyohime. This temple is located on a stone staircase just a short walk from JR Dojoji Station and has many important cultural properties, including the national treasure Senju Kannon Sanzon statue. The standing statue of Senju Kannon, a national treasure, located in the Treasure Hall (700 yen) was originally located in the main hall (Important Cultural Property).The main hall still houses another Senju Kannon (Important Cultural Property: Hidden Buddha); The national treasure Buddha facing south and the secret Buddha facing north were placed back to back. The Senju Kannon, a national treasure, has a rare combination of Nikko and Moonlight Bodhisattvas as side attendants. Normally, Nikko and Moonlight Bosatsu are the side attendants of Yakushi Tathagata, but I thought it was made into a triad statue in a later era, but it was created by the same era. , and a common production technique is recognized for the three statues, so it seems that this combination was used from the beginning.According to the commentator, there is no other example in Japan, but it is the same in cave temples in western China. There is a combination, and since it is a temple with a long history, there may have been some exchanges via the Silk Road. Along with visiting the treasure hall, you can also listen to Anchin Kiyohime's illustrated sermon, a tragic tale in which love turns into resentment due to betrayal, leading to the death of both men and women.The illustrated scroll used in the sermon was created by the first generation in the 16th century. It is said that the illustrated method has been given for at least 500 years (currently a copy, but the original is designated as an Important Cultural Property and is being deposited at the Wakayama Prefectural Museum). (Original) 創建は大宝年間に遡るとされている紀州きっての古刹、安珍清姫伝説でも有名 JR道成寺駅から歩いてすぐの石段上にある寺院、国宝の千手観音三尊立像を始め多くの重要文化財を有しています 宝物殿（700円）にある国宝の千手観音立像は元々、本堂（重文）にあったもの、本堂には現在も、もう一体の千手観音（重文:秘仏）が安置されており、かつては南向きの国宝仏と北向きの秘仏が背中合わせになっていました 国宝の千手観音は脇侍が日光・月光菩薩という珍しい組合せ、通常日光・月光菩薩は薬師如来の脇侍、あとの時代になって三尊像にしたのかなと思ったら、同時代の作で、かつ三像に共通する制作技法が認められる事から、当初からこの組み合わせであったみたい、解説の僧侶の方によると、日本には他に例は無いが、中国西域の石窟寺院には同じ組合せがあるとの事、長い歴史を誇るお寺なので、シルクロードを経由した交流もあったのかもしれません 宝物殿拝観と併せて、安珍清姫の絵解き説法を聞くことが出来ます、愛情が、裏切りにより、怨嗟へと変わり男女とも死を迎える悲劇となる説話、説法に使う絵巻物は初代が16世紀に描かれたものだそうで、少なくとも500年以上は絵解き説法が続けられています（現在は模本、原本は重文となり和歌山県立博物館へ寄託中）