Sennyu-ji Area | Kyoto Pottery, Sennyu-ji, Shunzan Gama | Shunzan-gama is a third generation pottery maker.

You want to taste the original goodness of Kyoto in a quiet place avoiding crowds.
Why do not you try experiencing Kiyomizuyaki and Japanese culture in a quiet place sandwiched between the Royal Family related Midori Sennyuji Temple and Daihonzan Tofukuji Temple?

Hi! I am a cat, the editor in this homepage. My hobby is to go on patrol. Sennyu-ji area is greenery, quiet and calm atmosphere, the perfect place for walking. I will tell you my favorite places. Meow!

Temple

Sennyuji Temple

Sennyu-ji means “bubbling spring” temple. Since there are a number of emperors and empresses tombs in this temple, even now once in a few years, loyal family visit this temple.
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Yokihi Kan-non

A small temple dedicated to the Chinese consort Yang Kuei-fei (Yokihi in Japanese) beautiful concubine of the last T’ang emperor Hsuan Tsung (713-756).The temple is popular with young Japanese women who come to pray for some of Yokihi’s fabled beauty.
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Sokujoin

One of sub temples of Sennyu-ji. It has 25 heian period statues. In front of San-mon gate of Sennyu-ji, you will find the temple on your left as you go up the slope from Higashi-oji street.
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Kaiko-ji

Founded in 1228. Is known for a wooded statue of the Buddha made in Kamakura period by the master sculptor Tankei and his son Unkei. The statue is 10m tall. Believed to cure diseases of the head and face.
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Honen-in

Honen-in is one of the Rakuyo Kannon Pilgrimage of 33 Temples in Kyoto City.
God of longevity, one of the Seven Deities of Good Fortune in Sennyuji,is enshrined here.
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Shin-Zenko-ji

The principal image of Kongo Amida Nyorai was made by cast in the same mold as the image inside Zenkoji temple in Nagano prefecture, and then Shin-Zenko-ji was build.

Hiden-in

It was rebuilt of Hiden-in that was a welfare facility of the Heian period.　Bishamonten of Bishamondo is one of “Senzan Seven Lucky Gods”.　You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto city.

Every year my owner family goes to Hiden-in in the evening of the 16th of August, the day of Daimonji Okuribi (the Great Bonfire Event) .
They light fires again to send the souls of ancestor back. Meow!

Unryu-in

The main hall called Ryugaden has East Asian hip-and-gable roof. The rare type of Daikokuten is enshrined here. There is also a grave of Misa Yamamura, Queen of suspense.
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You can receive a sheet written the remarkable spots in Unryu-in. Meow!

Raigo-in

The temple associated with Yoshio Ooishi who was the leader of Ako warriors. Ooishi established the tea room and nenjibutsu (a small statue of Buddha always kept close at hand) . It is said that the statue of Sampo-kojindozo in Kojindo is the oldest in Japan.
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Imakumano kannon

Imakumano Kannonji provides a tranquil oasis in the midst of the city of Kyoto. Stepping into the leafy grounds here, after crossing the red lacquer bridge, you immediately feel as if you could indeed be far away in the primeval forests of Kumano instead of the middle of a city. Sipping the waters of the ancient spring at the Five Wisdoms Well is said to improve your mental acuity, and the temple has documented many miracles for over a thousand years of curing headaches.
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Tofuku-ji

Tofukuji is a large Zen temple in south east Kyoto that is particularly famous for its spectacular autumn colors. The temple was founded in 1236 at the behest of the powerful Fujiwara clan. Its name is a combination of the names of two great temples in Nara that were also associated with the Fujiwara, Todaiji Temple and Kofukuji Temple.
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The autumn “Tsuten” bridge in Tofuku-ji is also famous by the ending guitar songs of Onihei Hankachō (1975 TV series) . Meow!

Chishaku-in

The temple has Fusuma-e (painting on the sliding partitions) representing the Momoyama period by Tohaku Hasegawa and his disciples. The garden in front of Shoin is one of the famous garden in Kyoto.
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Zen meditation classes

Shorin-ji

How about Zen meditation classes at Shorin-ji, sub temple of Tofukuji?
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Shakyo experience

Unryu-in

How about Shakyo experience at Unryu-in, sub temple of Sennyu-ji?
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Tea ceremony experience

Private house of tea master

How about Tea ceremony or flower arrangement experience at teacher’s private house ?

I also want to eat delicious Japanese sweets. Meow!

Restaurant

Uoichi

You can find typical Kyoto cuisine with reasonable price such as Imakumano bento (lunchbox featuring conger eel at ¥3,150).Also, sushi and homemade cuisine are available at the restaurant.
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Okiyoshi

You can find sushi, tempura, traditional Kyoto cuisine, etc. at reasonable price.
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Takazawa

Traditional kyoto cuisine restaurant which has been popular with local people. In Autum season, the restaurant opens in a temple near Tofukuji.

Baikou-do

Café for Japanese sweets like some pancakes, Anmitsu (boiled beans, cubes of gelatin with syrup and sweet beans) Has been loved by locals for a long time.

My owner’s family is a fan of Baikou-do since junior high school student. Even now the go to eat sometimes. Meow!

Kintaro

Izakaya in front of Tofukuji station. A plate of assorted sashimi is recommended.

Ganchi

Pork cutlet restaurant run by a stubborn chef. Friendly atmosphere. Counter seats only.

Okageya

Teppanyaki restaurant. Okonomi-yaki and rib steak are recommended. Friendly atomosphere. You will find also lunch menu at reasonable price.

Sawasho

How about Soba kaiseki in the old guest house near Imakumano Kannon. Course menu only.
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Shopping

Ootanien

Japanese tea shop on the Imagumano shopping street. You can try some green tea desserts at its dining area.
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My owner and his family drink Ootanien’s Hojicha (roasted green tea) at meal time. Meow!

Kyo-no yakimono Waku-waku

Showroom of Shunzan-gama.
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gebacken

Bakery shop on the Imagumano shopping street. It has a dining area to eat some bread hot from the oven at the 2nd floor.
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Pottery experience

Shunzan-gama

How about visiting our studio to have experience of pottery making such as Rakuyaki (having glazed then firing with low temperature (850 degree) so you can take your pottery home on the same day), as well as Hand building, Electric potter’s wheel and Painting.
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Association

Seiyo-kai

The craftman union establised by Sennyu-ji pottery makers introduce each studio’s work. It runs making pottery trial lessons for anyone from adults to a children.
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