[2025 Kyotanabe Attraction] Travel Guide for Shūon-an (Ikkyū-ji) Temple (Updated May)

Although nearby Kyoto I'd a magnet for tourists from all over the world, few venture out to Kyotanabe - another ancient capital of Japan just half an hour away by train. The most famous attraction is Ikkyuji temple. Built in 1456 by Ikkyu-san, the temple is famous for its Zen garden, statues and architecture. Compared to temples in nearby Kyoto, it is incredibly peaceful and serene, with very few visitors. Top tips: - Make a day trip of it by exploring the many smaller shrines nearby, cycling along the bike path or hiking Mount Kannabi. - Don't walk on the moss, stick to the paths - remember: you are in a temple, it is important to be respectful. - Definitely check out the small museum in the temple, as it has many fascinating artifacts. How to get there: From Kyoto, Osaka or Nara, you can take the train to Kyotanabe station or Shintanabe station, from where it is around a 30 minute walk to the temple. You can also hire bikes from the station, which is a great way to explore this (relatively flat and compact) city on two wheels. #本地遊 #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #travellocal #temple #kyoto

Did you know that there is a temple related to Ikkyu-san in Kyoto? ? And it's also a beautiful spot for viewing autumn leaves! ! Today, we will introduce "Shuonan Ikkyu-ji Temple" in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture. Ikkyu-san is well known for his witty line, "Try and catch the tiger in the folding screen!" His real name was "Ikkyu Sojun". His grave is in this temple. And the tiger folding screen is right here too 💡 The autumn leaves at Ikkyu-ji Temple are also very beautiful ✨ Maple trees are planted on both sides of the stone-paved approach to the temple, and there is moss underneath, creating a beautiful contrast with the green of the moss 🍁 The maple trees growing over the approach to the temple create a tunnel, making it a really beautiful place 🥰 It's far from Kyoto city, so it's also a hidden gem of a spot for viewing autumn leaves! If you're going to Kyoto this fall, don't you think it'll be crowded and tiresome? ? Why not change your plans and visit this temple? ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~~ 📍 Shuonan Ikkyu-ji Temple Address: 102 Takizato-no-uchi, Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture Access: 40 minutes by car from Kyoto Station Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 Admission fee: 500 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel journal #Domestic travel

It's time to retrace our steps and prove whether the cartoon of the wise young monk who put saliva on his head and meditated really exists. Today I came to see with my own eyes, but I didn't see the young monk. At least I received a warm welcome from a Japanese monk. He knew about our visit and had an officer come to welcome us, taking us in without having to wait in line to buy an entrance ticket (free). It's quite okay.