I found this lovely little temple completely by accident one beautiful autumn day, after hiking over the hills from Rokusha Shrine via Shogunzuka. I was following a descending trail when suddenly there it was! It looks very old, and has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Perhaps my impression was helped by the afternoon sunshine, and the homely sight of trays and cups on the wooden verandah.
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Autumn color at Sonsho-in
Small and pretty temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama Hills
By Cathy Cawood
Community writer
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70 Awataguchi Sanjobocho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0035 (Directions)
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