The age of this temple is truly amazing. At over 1200 years, it is quite easily one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, making it most certainly a worthwhile visit. The entry fee is not too high for a place of such historical significance. It offers a pretty scene in autumn, but I believe it would look nice in every season. You get some information that you can read about this place in English when you enter, so it may be worth a read if you make your way here.

I found this place via Instagram, it took 20 minutes walk under the humid summer sun in tiny streets to get there. Pretty isolated place far away. I don’t believe was worth the time and effort. They even charge 500¥ per person to get inside, it’s just a cemetery where you pay to access. There is however a nice tiny bamboo forest with almost no people around, and it was even nicer than the original one.

A nice temple with a great stone Pagoda in the centre surrounded by 800 stones symbolizing 800 worshippers without family. Beautiful grounds and a bamboo forest walk probably better than the crowded one down the road!

A beautifully pathed, quiet and unique place to walk around. There's an admission fee of ¥500 for adults, and ¥400 for children. Do take note not to take any pictures of the Buddhas, and be respectful and mindful of the place as it is a very sacred temple, where souls lay to rest. Aside from that, it has a mini bamboo forest that's really great too - avoiding the crowd at the actual Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, this Bamboo walk is even better since there's little to nobody there. Result? Beautiful pictures without tourists!

Beautiful bamboo gardens but too crowded u could hardly do a good picture. Many interesting small shops and cafes all over the area. Easy to reach there by JR also.

Saw a couple of reviews and Reels recommending this place. Went 15 min before closure - while there’s little to no one on a weekday, it can’t be compared to the bamboo forest 😭. If you just want a shot of the bamboo then maybe it’s enough but it’s really just a very very short stretch hence why most pictures posted in the review is just one angle. And there’s an entry fee. While arashimaya bamboo forest is really crowded, you can beat that by finding a good time. The place is huge - not just for pics but lovely to walk and just soak in that surrounding. If you’re looking to find a bamboo place for the first time, will still recommend the arashimaya bamboo forest despite the crowd :) TLDR; this place has its charm (tho we were done in about 10 min) but not a great alternative if you’re looking for a replacement for arashimaya bamboo forest.

A small temple famous for 8000 Rankan stone statues said to be founded by Kukai in the 8th century. Kukai is one of the most influential monks in Japanese history, who also founded Mt. Koya. The 8,000 Rankans were scattered around the temple area. They were dedicated to the lost soul (death perosn without a grave), then later been collected and placed together on the temple ground as it is today. The temple is on a hill, and you can see Kyoto Tower from the temple. There is beautiful bamboo grove at the back of the temple. Overall, this temple is worth visiting and should only take less than 45 mins to explore. The ticket is 300 JPY, and usually there are not too many tourists.

I suggest this place for those highly interested in Buddhism and history. It is a small park inside but very peaceful. Located inside is also a graveyard with headstones. You can see locals coming to pay respect. The stone statues inside each represents a soul without kin to see them off to afterlife. There’s an entrance fee 500yen.

¥500 per adult. Thousands of gravestones - v old stones and a small bamboo grove and moss garden(?) in the grounds. It was ok but not sure we'd choose to go again (preferred Otagi further up).

Beautiful temple. There is also a path through a small bamboo grove.

Very quiet and very beautiful, it’s so far but worth a walk! There’s a beautiful bamboo forest inside which is not that crowded! I recommend you to visit!

Situated along the Sagano Toriimoto Preserved Street, you must make a detour to visit this temple for its bamboo forest, which is much less crowded than the one in Arashiyama, making it perfect for photography. The temple is rich in history, and the entrance fee is around 500 yen. I recommend taking a bus to get there, visiting Otagi Nenbutsu Ji at the top, and then descending the entire length of the Sagano Toriimoto Preserved Street for a pleasant stroll among the machiya houses

It's not a large temple, but it has peaceful vibes . Less tourists, and I can enjoy myself slowing down my pace . You can take pictures with the bamboo forest without the crowd . There is an entrance fee of ¥500 and it's worth it .

This is a beautiful and quite place to visit. The bamboo path is beautiful and not crowded. Gardens and trees around make the place very peaceful. Take note that some of the locations are for after life.

Nestled in the idyllic countryside of Kyoto, Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple is a slice of history that leaves a profound impact on its visitors. This Buddhist temple, renowned for its collection of more than 8,000 intricately carved memorial stones, offers a deeply moving experience that pays homage to the departed souls of the past. The temple's tranquil atmosphere further amplifies the haunting beauty of the memorial stones. Surrounded by tall cedar trees, Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple creates a soothing sanctuary where visitors can find solace amidst the chaos of everyday life. The gentle rustling of leaves and the faint scent of incense contribute to an immersive experience, evoking a sense of reverence and peace.

The perfect day? Splurge ($14 usd) on an early morning taxi to Adashino N-Temple. 9am opening and be there for that. The early morning picture opportunities are perfect which include their "minii" bamboo forest which is where you can get your private picture opps. This then allows you to stroll down the Saga Toriimoto Preserved Street and into the Arashiyama Bamboo Forst and the park. Next enter the Tenryu-ji which is a top 3 temple in all of Kyoto and the surronding areas. So you have just saved all the time of backtracking and started at the upper end and finished all of that by 11-11:30am. Beat the crowds and then got to the main street vendor avenue of Arashiyama when all the restaurants are now open for lunch. Spend the next few hours walking along this main street and seeing the famous Togetsukyo Bridge and the final tip is to pay the $ 250 yen cheap price to take the special Arashiyama special street car like train back into town in Kyoto. Can walk from there (30 min but nice markets and restaurant areas to stop into) or take a taxi back to Gion. A truly amazing day starting with this area near the Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple.

This temple is underrated. You can find all the fall colors here and it’s much less crowed than other places in Arashiyama.

Adashino Nenbutsuji is the kind of place that makes you wonder. It is eerily austere but magical in its being. I'm fascinated with the history of it being a burial sites for lost souls, the dead with no family. The realization that even though they have no ties in this world but in the afterlife they still have a resting place touch me deeply.

Ruin grounds themselves not much to see. Perhaps interesting for historians and purveyors of rocks, otherwise not worth visiting. The surrounding grassy area seemed to have the beginnings of a festival, which was cool though.

Not really much there so unless you are REALLY into Sengoku period history it's probably not all that interesting. The restored buildings on the other side of the road are a bit more interesting though, and this area is free so not really a lot to lose if you are in the area, but I don't feel like it's essential if you are not near or are pushed for time.

Anyone who likes the period of Japanese Warrior States will enjoy this place.

Seems that they're making this place into something. There's lots of construction/ preservation going on which is a good thing. It really is a beautiful place. Calm, peaceful, amazing fresh air. Very tranquil place to while away some time. You could easily spend a day here, take a picnic, but we were 'touristing' so we spent a few hours before heading to Eiheiji by bus. Possibly my favourite place in this area.

Asakura Ruisns is one of the landmarks in Fukui prefecture that you cannot miss, this historical place is surrounded by beautiful nature and old buildings where you can experience how was the life of Samurai 500 years ago.

An historical place. Little remains of the old razed town and castle. A pleasure to visit.

Underwhelming. While interesting to see the houses in the same condition as they would've been back in the day, there's just not a whole lot going on. You can see the ruins, and they've placed signs in spots to indicate what used to be there, long ago. But to a foreigner, it feels a bit out of context, and I expected more of the story around it to unfold. That's why I think the ¥330 admission fee is too high. This park consists of two halves: the paid area and the free area. The free area is more of a combination of ruins and a public park. And of course you are completely free to only visit the free halve of this place. There's free parking at either end of the park. The gift shop is only on the south end, so you might like to choose to park at the north end and walk southwards. Wheelchair accessibility is very limited. Entrances to the traditional houses have a ceiling that is so low that most people will have to take care not to bump their head.

Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins is one of the most worthwhile attractions in Fukui. Due to the inconvenient transportation of the ruins, we took a bus to the Ichijōdani Asakura Family museum and borrowed bicycles from the museum. The deposit for each bicycle was 1000 yen, and would be refunded after the bicycle was returned. In fact, museum also provided free shuttle service. The staffs of the museum were very kind and patiently guided us to the ruins.Then, we rode the bicycles among the fields and enjoyed the beautiful country scenery. We spended about 10 minutes to reach the ruins. The gate of the ruins was very elegant, and many tourists stop at the front of the door to take pictures. After entering the gate, we saw that many ruins of wells, walls, gardens and palaces were preserved on the ground. Following the stone steps, there was a platform with ruins of water and a bridge. It was said that when the castle was attacked, the castle owner bridge can destroy the bridge to prevent the enemies entering, which is the same as the design of Hikone Castle. Otherwise, there were some photographers taked pictures here.If you have enough time, I will suggest you to spend 2 to 3 hours to enjoy everything here. 一乘谷朝倉氏遺跡絕對是福井最值得一遊的景點。由於遺跡的交通不便，因此我們搭巴士到朝倉氏資料館，向館方借腳踏車，每台腳踏車押金1000日幣，還車後會退還。事實上，資料館也有提供接駁服務。館方人員非常和善，耐心地指引我們路線。接著，我們騎著腳踏車，漫遊在田野中，欣賞著漂亮的景色。約莫10分鐘就抵達遺跡。遺跡的大門非常雅緻，許多遊客停在門前不斷拍照。進大門後，我們看到地上保存著許多井、城牆、庭園和宮殿的遺跡，循著石階上去，有一個平台，上面存有水榭的遺跡，還有一座橋，據說當城堡遭受攻擊時，堡主可以將橋毀棄，這和彥根城的設計如出一轍。若您有時間，那麼我建議您花個2至3小時，在這裡慢慢欣賞。

I very unique excavation site with a captivating samurai past. The gates to the ruins are particularly beautiful. There are many pretty streams and very large koi you can feed for 100 yen. The samurai village really got my imagination flowing. The town itself is beautiful. A Fukui must see.

Stepping into the serene premises of Hōrin-ji Temple 法輪寺 felt like embarking on a peaceful journey through history. With a remarkable age of 1,300 years, this Shinto temple exuded an aura of tranquility and offered a remarkable glimpse into Japan's rich spiritual heritage. As I approached the temple grounds, I was greeted by a sense of calmness that seemed to wrap around me. The lush greenery and meticulously maintained gardens added to the overall serenity. The traditional architecture of the temple, featuring intricate wooden details and elegant roofs, showcased the timeless beauty of Japanese design.

Small shrine on a hill near Hankyu Arashiyama station, easily accessible by foot. Shrine offers great views of the Arashiyama area but unfortunately the viewing area is out of bounds before opening hours, since I visited around 8am.

およそ1300年前の和銅6年(713年)に創建されたそうです。 年間行事予定 針供養法要 (2月8日・12月8日午後1時より) 芸能上達祈願祭 (3月10日午後1時より) 春の十三まいり (3月13日から5月13日まで) 電電宮大祭 (5月23日10時30分から) 重要の節会 (9月9日午後1時から) 秋の十三まいり (10月1日から11月30日まで) うるしの日法要 (11月13日午前11時から) (Translated by Google) It is said that it was founded in Wado 6 (713), about 1,300 years ago. Annual event schedule Needle memorial service (February 8th and December 8th from 1:00 pm) Performing arts improvement prayer festival (from 1:00 p.m. on March 10) Spring 13th Festival (From March 13th to May 13th) Dendengu Grand Festival (from 10:30 on May 23) important occasion (from 1:00 p.m. on September 9) Autumn 13th Festival (From October 1st to November 30th) Lacquer Day memorial service (from 11:00 a.m. on November 13)

Mahākāla led me the famous temple of Ākāśagarbha and helped our family reunion.

十三まいりで有名なお寺です。 私も行きました。 帰り道に渡月橋を渡る時、「振り返ったらあかんえ〜」と、母に後から声掛けられながら渡った事を思い出します。 あらためて今日お伺いした時、よおこんな高い山の上のお寺に、着物着て石段登ったなぁと思いました。 境内には、電気電波の神様が祀られている「電電宮」があります。 また、本堂の右手の門を潜ると、京都が一望出来る展望の良い舞台があります。ベンチもあり、ちょっと一休みにピッタリです。 (Translated by Google) This temple is famous for Jusan Mairi. I went too. When I crossed the Togetsukyo Bridge on my way home, I remember my mother saying to me, "Don't look back." When I visited again today, I thought that I had climbed the stone steps wearing a kimono to a temple on such a high mountain. In the precincts, there is "Dendengu" where the god of electric waves is enshrined. In addition, if you go through the gate on the right side of the main hall, there is a stage with a good view of Kyoto. There is also a bench, perfect for a short break.

Beautiful temple complex. Interesting buildings and architecture. Very interesting religion with the most diverse deities. Again and again you discover new and special things in the temples.

Nice but small temple located near Arashiyama Moneky Park. I visited last March and it was one of the only Temple's that had a cherry blossom with flowers in all of Kyoto. It's free to go and if you are in the area I recommend you stop by.

A quiet hidden gem, the only obstacle is many steps! You get a wonderful view of arashiyama from up here! I also got myself a goshuin on my goshuincho for 300 yen! They close at 4.30pm so note that!

Nice enough, it's up alot of stairs so the majority of tourists dont get up there. Theres a really pretty park out the back too. Not sure if I wasnt supposed to go back there tho, got some sour looks, so probs not.

Very nice temple uphill in Arashiyama. The temple features a nice platform with a great view at Arashiyama and the surrounding hills.

Quiet temple. You get a nice view of Arashiyama when you reach the top 😊 recommend!

The Horinji temple located in the Arashiyama area is one of the important shrines/temples in the area. Children aged 13 years will be encouraged and prayed for to prosper and succeed. The temple location provides a bird's eye view of Kyoto city. In addition, it is a quiet place to visit

Very beautiful, and quite tranquil. I really liked just being there. The silent walk around was great on the senses.

This is one of the most famous shrine in this area. During the new year, we will see many people visit this shrine.

About four year ago, my friend introduced me to this historic shrine near Tsurugi, Ishikawa. I paid my visit again myself to this astonishing shrine last Sunday. Many old and tall tress surrounded this shrine. A very nice place to walk around, especially in the warm summer afternoon.

An old beautiful shrine in Hakusan. Can be reach on foot from Tsurugi station in 30 minutes, or about 1 hour from JAIST.

Interesting shrine, it is the head shrine of the Hakusan faith and the grand shrine charged with protecting the Hokuriku region. It is also the starting point for a climb to the top of Mt. Haku, a source of water for Ishikawa, Fukui and Gifu prefectures.

Walking around this shine has nice views.

Free to visit.

A great shrine to visit

This place is small but the pottery is beautiful. The facility is architecturally interesting in and of itself. I would definitely recommend checking it out if your in the area. On a side note, the sparkling tea in the cage is amazing!

(Translated by Google) Permanent exhibits of Kutani and Aka-e inscriptions. The exhibition next to the reception on the first floor changes regularly. There is a coffee shop and a shop on the 2nd floor The Suikinkutsu in the hall makes a good sound! This is a recommended spot. (Original) 古九谷や赤絵の銘品が常設展示。 一階受付横の展示は定期的に変わる。 2階は喫茶と売店がある 館内の水琴窟は良い音がします！ オススメスポットです。

Very good and educational even for Japanese people.

(Translated by Google) You can't miss this place if you want to know the beauty of Kutani ware. Be sure to enjoy not only the permanent exhibition but also the special exhibitions. They said it was OK to take photos, so I got permission and took the photo. There are works of art inside the cafe on the second floor, but photography is prohibited here. You can receive a discount by presenting your JAF card. There seem to be other discounted tickets available, so it's a good idea to do some research before visiting. (Original) 九谷焼の美しさを知るにはやはりここははずせません。 常設展のみならず特別展もぜひ楽しみましょう。 写真撮影もOKとのことでしたので許可いただいて撮影しました。 2階ではカフェの中にも作品がありますが、こちらは撮影禁止です。 JAFカード提示で割引対象です。 その他のお得なチケットもあるようですので事前調査してから訪問するとよいでしょう。

(Translated by Google) We went there by sightseeing bus. One large bus can be parked. The parking lot is right at the back of the building, so turn around and go to the entrance. It's a two-story building, so it's not that big of an art museum, but we were able to see many beautiful pieces of Kutani ware. There was a cafe and museum shop on the second floor. The number of restrooms is small. (Original) 観光バスで行かせて頂きました。 大型バス1台止めることが出来ます。 駐車場がちょうど建物の裏手になるため、くるっとまわってエントランスへ。二階建ての建物で、そこまで大きな美術館ではありませんが、大変美しい九谷焼の数々を見学することが出来ました。 2階にはカフェ、ミュージアムショップがありました。 お手洗いは個数が少なめです。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by on August 11, 2023 on my trip to Yamanaka Onsen. There are permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions of Kutani ware, and you can learn about the history of Kutani ware starting from the ancient Kutani era. I had almost zero knowledge of Kutani ware, but I understood it very well. Also, the painting on Kutani ware was very nice, and even though I was an amateur, I was impressed by the very fine geometric patterns down to the millimeter, saying, ``It's not the work of a human.'' Admission fee is 560 yen per person, but if you present your JAF card you can get a 100 yen discount. (Original) 2023.8.11に山中温泉への旅行の途中に立ち寄りました。 九谷焼の常設展、企画展があり、古九谷から始まる九谷焼の歴史を学ぶ事ができます。 私は九谷焼の知識はほぼゼロでしたが、よく分かりました。 また、九谷焼の絵付けも非常に素晴らしく、非常に細かいミリ単位での幾何学模様など、「人間技ではない」と素人ながら感動を覚えました。 入館料は１人560円ですが、JAFのカードを提示すれば100円引きとなります。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time entering. Kaga City was the birthplace of modern Kutani. There are many museums and exhibition halls dedicated to Kutani ware in the prefecture, so it makes you wonder how many antiques there are. Both old Kutani and modern Kutani have their own unique tastes. I was impressed by the video that was played, narrated by Seinosuke Nakajima, who said, "You're doing a great job." There is a shop with a tea room on the upper floor of the gallery, where you can have a coffee while being surrounded by works of art. (Original) 初めて入りました。 加賀市が現代九谷の始まりの地だったのですね。県内九谷焼の資料館や展示館が沢山あるので、骨董品がこんなにあるものなのかと思ってしまいます。 古九谷も現代九谷もそれぞれに味があり良いものですね❗️ いい仕事してますね～の中島誠之助さんがナレーションを務めるビデオが流れていたのが印象的でした。 ギャラリーの上の階には茶房併設のショップがあり、作品に囲まれながら喫茶が出来ますよ🎵

(Translated by Google) 23/09 You can learn about Kutani ware in a very comfortable space. The surrounding scenery is nice and you can feel the history of the Daishoji domain. (Original) 23/09 非常に快適なスペースの中で、端的にまとめられた九谷焼の概略を知ることができる 大聖寺藩の歴史を感じられる周囲の景観も良い