On next morning we visited Konkaikomyo-ji (金戒光明寺). Apart from koyo, a special opening was held to exhibit its treasures not opened to public normally.

We entered the Miedo (Main Hall) where the treasures were exhibited (no photo is allowed). On the back side, we entered a beautiful landscape garden. Stayed for about 1.5 hours.

 

Konkaikomyo-ji (金戒光明寺) – special openings

 

Rock gardens depicting the live stages of Genku – founder of Kokaikomyo-ji

 

 

Shimo-kamo Jinja (下鴨神社)

After lunch we visited this World Heritage, also famous for love/marriage. Bumped into local family posing for wedding photos. Exited the Jinja to the south through Tadasu-no-Mori – a preserved forest.

 

 

 

 

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