Otani Hombyo (大谷本廟) / Nishi Otani (西大谷)

Quiet Buddhist temple set in peaceful gardens with bonsai trees, cherry blossoms & a quaint bridge.
On the hill behind this, there is “Toribeno,” the largest graveyard in Kyoto since ancient times.

Meaning
Otani (大谷) : Family name means Big Valley
Hombyo (本廟) : Main mausoleum
Nishi (西) : West

Comments
Beutiful bridge and momiji are in front of the road. This place this right away whewn you get of a off for Kiyomizu.

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