【Purifying the soul for a fresh new start】
Refreshing walking course with chance to try pilgrim lodgings in a temple

Subway Tozai Line Higashiyama Sta.

Toilet inside (beyond tkt barrier) of 　Subway Higashiyama Sta. ▶See details

Chion-in Wajun Kaikan

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Situated in the convenient locale just in front of the sanmon gate of Chion-in Temple, this is Chioin Temple's guesthouse, with a light and breezy interior that makes the most of natural materials, is spacious and designed to be barrier free. The relaxing rooms and large bath make stays comfortable ones. Accommodation is free of charge, so guests can participate in the morning religious services (Buddhist memorial service change each month).

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	1Fl toilet in Wajun Kaikan ▶See details
	B2Fl toilet in Wajun Kaikan ▶See details

Chion-in Temple

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In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), this is where Honen Shonin lived and expounded on the teachings of Buddha. Many of the temple building were built by three generations of Tokugawa shoguns, Ieyasu, Hidetada and Iemitsu. The temple has many treasures such as the massive sanmon gate (H24m x W50m) (national treasure), Goeido hall (national treasure) and a treasure house for cultural assets like scriptures. The temple also is famous for "The Seven Wonders of Chion-in Temple", and has a corner in the corridor of the entrance to the large abbot's chamber to introduce these wonders. The routes are wide and ar e equipped with slopes. Also, audio guidance is provided, so everyone can enjoy a visit.

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	Toilet in carpark in front of Chion-in 　Sanmon Gate ▶See details
	Toilet next to Chion-in Taiheitei (rest area) ▶See details
	Toilet in new lobby of Chion-in ▶See details

Maruyama park

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Set at the foot of the Higashiyama range, this park has an east-west incline. In the center of the park stands the famous cherry blossom tree, which is the second one to stand here, being planted as a seed of the original tree back in 1949. Through the center of the park there are steps and a stone bridge that make wheelchair access difficult, so wheelchair users should detour around these (beware that in so doing traffic carrying roads must be used).

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Public toilet in front of Ikkyuan (rest area) 　in Maruyama Park ▶See details

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

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Originally known as Gionsha Shrine or Kanshinin Shrine, the Yasaka name was only applied in the 19th century. It was built in the 7th century and is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a widely believed in deity that wards off evil. The current main hall and Nishiromon gate are both important cultural assets. The Yasaka-jinja Shrine's Gion Matsuri is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, culminating in a procession July 17 of stunningly gorgeous floats that draw an audience from all corners of the country. Also, the shrine is famous as a gathering point on New Year's eve.

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