I visited Shojuin Temple located in Uji city next to Kyoto city.
The temple was built around 800 years ago, and belongs to the Koyasan Shingonshu sect of Buddhism.
There are over 2,000 wind chimes in the temple in the summer.
There is a Wind Chime Festival from July 1st to September 18th every year.
In the side hall there is a heart-shaped window from which the pink cherry blossoms of spring, the green grass of summer, the red autumn leaves, and the white snow of winter can be seen.
The heart shape is a traditional pattern used in Japan for fortunes and blessings, so this window is known as the “Window of Happiness,” and always attracts many visitors.
On the ceilings of the side hall there are 160 different pictures of flowers and Japanese scenery, which creates some beautiful scenery overhead.
☆June 30th, 2022☆Information and Photos provided by Yossy