I like to take an early morning walk in this area.
There are always a lot of tourists during the daytime, but the atmosphere is completely different in the morning.
Kouto-in is in Daitokuji Temple at Kitaoji-dori. This building is related to the Hosokawa clan, and there are the tombs of Tadaoki Hosokawa and his wife Garasha Hosokawa. Tadaoki is known as an expert in the tea ceremony, and there is the tea ceremony room which he loved.
Rokkaku-do (Chouhouji)
I went there last autumn to see my teacher's ikebana works.
According to an old book, this temple was founded in 587 by Prince Shotoku. It is known as the birthplace of ikebana and has been run by the priests of the Ikenobo Family for a long time.
Kifune Shrine is one of my favorite places in Kyoto.
Especially in autumn, many people visit there to enjoy beautiful autumn leaves. Also, the water in Kifune Shrine is famous for one of the most exquisite water springs of Kyoto. People who visit there can take out special spring water.
