Do you know floral paintings on the ceiling of the temple? The ceiling is adorned with colorful flower paintings. Though there are some those kinds of temples in Kyoto, they are open and exhibit during the seasonal opening. Also, there are some types of paintings, but we introduce especially floral ones.<\/p>\n
Actually, the history of the ceiling of the flower is unknown because the number of existing pictures is not enough to verify the time. <\/p>\n
You can find the picture looks like framed with the beams in the Buddhist buildings because of the structural reasons. Phoenix, dragon, crane, peacock, turtle, or a pine tree are often drawn on the ceiling. These are the lucky motif to pray for infinity prosperity. Beautiful flowers and grasses are one of them.<\/p>\n
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\nHiraoka Hachimangu Shrine was built by Kobo Daishi Kukai in809; the ceiling of the main hall is adorned with 44 colorful flower paintings from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is not able to see in regular time but you can see them this spring. <\/p>\n
\u3010Information\u3011
\nSpring Special Opening:
\nMarch 13th ~ May 10th, 2020
\nAddress:
\n23, Umegahata Miyanokuchi Cho, Ukyo Ku, Kyoto, 616-8271
\nAccess:
\nA 10-minute walk from \u201cOhara\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto Bus #17 at Kyoto Station
\nTime:
\n10:00~16:00 (Stop Admission 15:30)
\nAdmission Fee:
\n800 yen (Included sermon in Japanese and tea)<\/p>\n
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\nLocated in Ujitawara in Kyoto, Shojuin Temple was built around 800 years ago. This temple is famous for its heart-shaped window. The heart shape is a traditional pattern in Japan used for fortunes and blessings and has attracted many visitors. There are 160 pictures of flowers and Japanese scenery, which makes you feel relaxed and happy. <\/p>\n
\u3010Information\u3011
\nOpen Day:
\nAll-season
\nAddress:
\n149, Okuyamada Kawa Kami, Uji Tahara Cho, Tsuzuki gun, Kyoto, 610-0211
\nTime:
\n9:00~16:30
\nAccess:
\n\u201cIchu mae\u201d bus stop on the Keihan Bus to \u201c\u7dad\u4e2d\u524d\u30fb\u7dd1\u82d1\u5742\u5de5\u696d\u56e3\u5730\u524d\u884c\u201d at Uji Station on the JR\/ Keihan line.
\nAdmission Fee:
\n700 yen (Included a cup of tea, Japanese sweets and admission fee for the guest hall)<\/p>\n
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\nSituated about a 15-minute walk of Fushimi-inari Shrine, it is the Nichiren sect\u2019s Hotoji Temple. There are also historic buildings such as important cultural properties, and it is quiet and quaint pagoda temple. If you walk through Niomon gate, you can see the flowers of paintings on the ceiling. About 250 red and white peony is drawn on there.<\/p>\n
\u3010Information\u3011
\nOpen Day:
\nAll-season
\nAddress:
\n32 Fukakusa H\u014dt\u014dji Yama Cho, Fushimi Ku, Kyoto, 612-0885
\nTime:
\n9:00~16:00
\nAccess:
\nA 8-minute walk from \u201cFukakusa\u201d Sta. on the Keihan line
\nAdmission Fee:
\nNone<\/p>\n
You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application “KoI APP”.
\nWith this application, even if you don\u2019t have Wi-Fi, you can find nearby stores and so on.
\nYou can install the application from the following URL.<\/p>\n