Kyoto

Aug 14, 2014 - 1 min read

Choken-ji in Fushimi

Kyoto temple with an unusual Chinese style gate

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

A stiff breeze was blowing the curtains hanging in the gate

Red Chinese style gate

A carved wooden dragon on the gate

Only the top portion of the bell is visible in the belfry

Paving stones with sand and moss between

Stone lantern beside the belfry

Sake barrels donated to the temple

Strangely shaped stone

Small bridge and red wooden lantern

I love this strange metal lantern with the small statues beneath

Unusual stone lantern

Sakura buds against the sky

Gardeners at work around a weeping cherry

Fire pit protected by an iron fence

Multi-colored curtains hanging above the temple doors

Sometimes called Fushimi-no-Bentensan, Choken-ji is dedicated to Benten, the goddess of wealth, happiness, wisdom and music. Founded in 1699, this temple has a very unusual and striking Chinese-style gate. Choken-ji is particularly beautiful in Autumn, but these photos were taken in early spring. Even so, I enjoyed exploring this temple because it has its own unique character. Choken-ji is opposite a canal with tour boat rides, and close to Teradaya Inn, Gekkeikan Sake Brewery and Kizakura Kappa Museum.

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