Manshu-in Temple, Kyoto

Manshu-in Temple is a temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism in Takenouchi-cho, northeast of Kyoto. Originally established by Dengyo Daishi in the 8th century near Mount Hiei, the temple relocated to its present site around 1108.

The temple houses wood block prints that are regarded as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Among them are the work of Kano Eitoku (1543-1590), Ganku (1749-1839) and Kano Tanyu (1602-1674).

The temple's garden was done in mthe Karesansui style, and is designated an Eminent Scenery of Japan. It has a Pinus pentaphylla tree that is about 400 years old.

The garden was restored in 1656 by the son of the prince who built Katsura Imperial Villa. It has islands of rocks and vegetation along with carefully raked gravel, with the Higashiyama as the backdrop.

The garden of Manshu-in Temple, Kyoto

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