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Myoshinji Temple complex Headquarters of the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect, Myoshinji is a vast, imposing Zen temple complex south of Ryoanji consisting of over forty sub-temples including the beautiful gardens of Taizo-in and Kano school paintings at Reiun-in. The temple also has Japan's oldest bell cast in 698. Free Admission to the main precincts; fees for the sub-temples. Bus #10 from Keihan Sanjo station or Myoshinji Station on the Keifuku Kitano Line from Kitano Hakubaicho station. This is where th famous Kyoto Kirishitan Church Bell is kept. Myoshiji Abbots acquired the bell in the 16th century when the Kirishitan church next to the Imperial Palace was burned and residents persecuted. Photo 115, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex
Photo 116, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex
Photo 49, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex A lady Buddha-type statue Photo 117, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex Rock garden in Taizo-in Temple garden in Myoshinji Temple complex Photo 118, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex Rock garden in Taizo-in Temple garden in Myoshinji Temple complex Photo 119, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex Taizo-in Temple Garden Within Mtoshinji Photo 48, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex Waterfall in pond area of Taizo-in Temple garden; note sculpted bushes Photo 120, 1987 |
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Myoshinji Temple complex Buddha and offerings at cemetery - Taizo-in Temple within Myoshinji Photo 122, 1987 |
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