Kyoto "Historical Capital" 3: Other Places

Kennin-ji Temple (建仁寺)
Kennin-ji Temple was one of my surprises. The entrance fee is 500 yen, the same price as Ginkaku-ji Temple.
The highlight is two remarkable paintings: One is "Fujin Raijin / The god of wind and the God of thunder"(風神雷神）" painted by a famous artist, Tawaraya Sotatsu in the Edo era. The other is "Dragon" drawn on the ceiling.




The other aspect which was more impressed and can be good value for money is that we can go inside and enjoy watching wonderful Japanese gardens.





Fushimi Inari Jinnja Shrine (伏見稲荷神社)
The Shrine itself is not particularly interesting. But the Torii passage through the hill gives romantic view to couple hikers. It is recommended to go there one hour before the sunset. You can enjoy walking through there in the daylight and after the dark.