05.15.2014
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.
- 1The approach to Sanzen-in temple
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After getting off the bus stop of Ohara, we will head for Sanzen-in temple.
- 2Shibakyu
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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
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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
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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
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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
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If we have enough time and strength left, let’s go to see an interesting waterfall.
- 7Roritsu-chaya
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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
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Now let’s take a walk in the opposite direction from Sanzen-in temple.
- 9Ohara Koubou workshop
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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.