This day’s walk was to Bishamon-san. At the entrance it says, “Ge Jo”. It means that no matter how great a person is, he or she should get off the horse or palanquin from here.
Because Bishamondo is a “Monzeki” temple.
“Monzeki” means a temple whose abbot was a member of the royal family or other important person.
Well, nowadays, I just take off my cap, bow, and go in, haha.
To get to “Honden,” this is the hardest part. There are about 70 steep steps leading up to it.
Many seniors pray at the bottom of these stairs and go home.
As I struggle up the stairs, I see “Honden” in front of me.
I always pray to Bishamondo and my ancestors here. Happy, happy, lucky, lucky, haha.
To the left of “Honden” is “Shinden”.
Only half of the tree on the right side of the photo is “Shidarezakura” (weeping cherry tree). It blooms very beautifully in spring.
Then I come down through the “Yakuimon” and the last place is here.
This place is really amazing. It is one of the best views in Kyoto, a “Carpet of Autumn Leaves” that stain the slope.
It is definitely worth coming to see. This is because TV crews come here every year to cover the event.
Bishamondo’s official website is here. It is full of beautiful photos.
08/23/2024
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