From Kaiun-ji Temple Akai, I walked down the crooked hill between psychiatric hospitals and arrive at the open space in front of Jisso-in Temple, which is known for its “yuka midori” (fresh green foliage reflected on the polished wooden floor) and “yuka momoji” (autumn red...More

A 13th century monument where the Royals practiced what they preached, preserved over centuries and handed down in pristine condition speaks of the thought, philosophy, vision of a nation that despite having had many warlords and shoguns came together to be One. Jisso-in remained a...More

京都 岩倉の「実相院」です。所謂、黒光りする床に、夏はもみじの緑が映り込んで『床みどり』と賞賛され、秋はこのもみじが文字通り紅葉となってそのオレンジ・朱色が床を赤く染める『床紅葉』で有名な実相院門跡です。訪問したのは、たまたまビジネスで訪れた7月末の晴れた猛暑のある日、時間に空きができ、タクシーでふらっと出かけてみました。京都市内の四条烏丸から約20分程度で、少し閑静な場所でした。決して涼しくはありませんでしたが、黒塗りの床にきわだつもみじの緑が映り込み、ハットするほどの迫力を感じまして、ある種の清涼感を感じることができました。 For generations, the nobility related to the Imperial Family served as head priests of Jisso-in Temple. The temple buildings were recieved from Kyoto Imperial Palace arounf 280 years ago and are valuable structures. Jisso-in Temple has many beautiful items related with Japanese famous...More