Founded in 984 by the priest Kaisan, Shinnyodo is located just north of Kyoto on Mount Yoshida. The temple garden incorporates a view of the Eastern Hills, a landscaping technique known as shakkei (borrowed scenery). |
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Shinnyodo pagoda in early
Autumn. |
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Shinnyodo temple garden with a "borrowed"
view of Kyoto's Eastern Hills. |
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Painting of Shakyamuni's
parinirvana. |
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Stone images at Shinnyodo temple. |