Chishaku-in is a temple with a very complicated religious and political history behind it. But the beauty of its inner gardens, refined paintings, and sophisticated wooden corridors around the halls are far from the fierce power struggles that have marred its history. Sitting at the edge of the open veranda in Shoin Hall, a pond is just at your feet. A small hill covered with well-trimmed azaleas is right before your eyes. Today, Chishaku-in has finally found peaceful and space to call their own after a history of long wanderings.
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Chishaku-in Temple’s Inner Garden
Peaceful temple with a long wandering history

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Hill covered with well-trimmed azaleas sits right before your eyes

A pond is just at our feet

Painting of “Pine trees and Hollyhocks” (replica)

Beautiful wooden corridors

“Autumn leaves” (replica)

View from the Lecture Hall towards Shoin Hall

Stone pavement leading to Sanctuary

May is azalea season

Calm and tranquil

Inner Garden of Chishaku-in

Bell of the Lecture Hall

Shade under the deep eaves

Pine trees and azaleas in the temple grounds
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