📜 Buddhist temple in Kyoto, established in 836, known for its association with the underworld and as a border between worlds.
🔍 Located in an area once called Rokudō-no-Tsuji, the Crossroads of the Six Realms.
⛩️ Explore a temple believed to be a gateway to the underworld 🔔 Witness the Mukae-gane bell, rung during Obon to welcome spirits 💧 See the 'well of returning,' a reputed portal to the netherworld 🗿 Observe Ksitigarbha statues dedicated to unborn souls 🇯🇵 Experience ancient Japanese history and legends
🚫 Access to the infamous well in the back garden is prohibited
👟 Remove shoes when peeking into the garden
💰 Free admission
🕒 Daily, back garden access on special occasions
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