Summer in Ohara

05.15.2014

Ohara

NORTH

It takes about one hour from Kyoto station to Ohara by bus, and from Shijo or Sanjo Station it takes about 40 minutes. Why not plan a pleasant trip to Ohara in Sakyo ward where you can see a river with clean water, swaying green trees and fields where tasty Ohara vegetable are grown. At times a pleasant breeze blows in a temple garden. Perhaps you would like to take a refreshing moment in which to stretch your arms and take a deep breath.

Course

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1The approach to Sanzen-in temple

After getting off the bus stop of Ohara, we will head for Sanzen-in temple.

2Shibakyu

Shibakyu is a pickles shop in Ohara. Why not try and enjoy eating shiba zuke which is a specialty of Ohara.

  • Address:58 Ohara syorin-in-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city
  • Open:everyday 8:30a.m.- 17:30p.m.
  • Access:7 minutes walk from the bus stop of the Kyoto bus line, "Ohara"
  • Websites:http://www.shibakyu.jp/

3Sanzen-in temple

Sanzen-in temple is one of the best known temples in Ohara.

  • Address:540 Ohara raigo-in-cyo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city
  • Open:[December- February] 8:30 a.m.-16:30 p.m.
    (The gate is closed at 17:00 p.m. )
    [March- November] 8:30 a.m.-17:00 p.m. (The gate is closed at 17:30 p.m. )
  • Access:10 minutes walk from the bus stop of the Kyoto bus line, "Ohara".
  • Websites:http://www.sanzenin.or.jp/

4Jikko-in temple

How about experiencing the tradition of Shomyo which is Buddhist music.

  • Address:187 Ohara Shorin-in-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city
  • Open:9:00 a.m.-16:30 p.m. (cut-off time)
  • Closed:January 1st
  • Access:12minutes walk from the bus stop of the Kyoto bus line, "Ohara"

5Hosen-in temple

This is an old temple with a beautiful garden. You can enjoy the garden as a memorable picture in your mind using the building's pillars to resemble a frame.

  • Address:187 Ohara Shorin-in-cyo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city
  • Open:9:00 a.m.-17:00 p.m.
  • Access:10 minutes walk from the bus stop of the Kyoto bus line, "Ohara"
  • Websites:http://www.hosenin.net/

6Otonashi waterfall

If we have enough time and strength left, let’s go to see an interesting waterfall.

7Roritsu-chaya

The Restaurant is next to the Ohara bus stop. Soba (buckwheat noodle) is made by the shopkeeper and is very tasty. The proprietor is also a farmer.

  • Address:84 Ohara Raigo-in-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city
  • Open:10:00 a.m.- 16:00 p.m.
  • Closed:Every Wednesday (There are some temporary closing days to allow farm work to be carried out.)
  • Access:Is near the bus stop of the Kyoto bus line, "Ohara"

8Around Jakko-in temple

Now let’s take a walk in the opposite direction from Sanzen-in temple.

9Ohara Koubou workshop

You can see and take part in dying items using natural colors from plants and trees grown locally in Ohara.

  • Address:327 Ohara Kusao-cyo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city
  • Open:9:00 a.m.-17:00 p.m.
  • Closed:Every Wednesday
  • Access:5 minutes walk from the bus stop of the Kyoto bus line, "Ohara"

This information is correct as of May, 2011.