Viewing Autumn Leaves and Ancient Trick Art at Bishamondō Hall in Yamashina, Kanagawa Prefecture

Leaf KYOTO Appreciate autumn leaves and old trick art at [Bishamondo] in Yamashina

2025.7.10

Appreciate autumn leaves and old trick art at [Bishamondo] in Yamashina

Its predecessor was Izumo-ji Temple, which was built north of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in 703 (Taiho 3), at the request of Emperor Tenmu. Repeatedly burned down and relocated due to repeated wars, it was moved to Yamashina in 1665 (Kanbun 5). It has a long history as a monzeki temple where the Cloistered Imperial Prince serves as the head priest.

Contents of this article

1.: The charm of Bishamondo

2.: Just fixed! Cypress bark-roofed imperial gate and maple floor

3.: The Niomon Gate that watches over the Yamashina area

4.: Benzaiten on a vermilion hill that appears beyond the torii gate

5.: Is Shinden's "Torimazu no Ma" an Ikezu no Ma?

6.: Get in touch with fresh greenery at Bansuien, a circuit-style garden

6. Get in touch with fresh greenery at Bansuien, a circuit-style garden

A circuit-style garden in which the garden, which was created in the early Edo period by drawing water from the valley river, and the new buildings, such as the Benten-do hall, which was built after the Meiji period, are connected by maple trees and azaleas. Find your favorite scenery.

［Cherry blossom viewing information]
Best time to visit: Late March - early April *Varies depending on the weather.
拝観時間／3月～11月月末9：00～16：00（最終受付／16：30）
Admission: Adults 700 yen, High school students 400 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen

［Autumn Foliage Season Information]
見頃／例年11月中旬～12月上旬 ※気候によって変動あり
Visiting hours/Admission fee: Same as regular visit

Bishamondo

bishamondo
18, Azu Inariyama-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
JR「山科駅」から徒歩15分
Tel.075-581-0328
駐車場有（詳細はホームページ内の交通案内を参照）
http://bishamon.or.jp/
[Normal visit]
入山時間／9：00〜17：00 ※御朱印終了16：00頃まで、拝観終了16：30
※ 冬季（12月～ 2月末）は9：00 ～ 16：30 ※御朱印終了15：30頃まで、拝観終了16：00
Admission fee/700 yen

PHOTO / Emi Masuda, Katsuyuki Hatanaka
TEXT / Riho Tachihara

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