Kaju-ji is located in the Yamashina valley east of Kyoto and was founded in 900 by emperor Daigo who entered priesthood in the nearby Daigo-ji. Like m
Kaju-ji is located in the Yamashina valley east of Kyoto and was founded in 900 by emperor Daigo who entered priesthood in the nearby Daigo-ji. Like many temples it was destroyed during the Onin war but given it's imperial status it was later restored. The garden of Kaju-ji has a large pond with a two islands. In the early history of the temple the ice covering the pond would be collected on January 2nd and send to the imperial court as ice was once precious as were no fridges at the time. The temple is also known for a uniquely shaped ishidoro stone lantern ishidoro. The lantern was donated by Mitsukuni Mito, a lord of the Kanto region. Near the temple is also located Kasho-an a retreat where Junkyo Ohishi lived and painted.
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