Situated above the east bank of the Uji River in Kyoto Prefecture, Mimurotoji (or Mimurodo-ji) is the 10th temple of the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage. A
picturesque mountain temple, its courtyard is filled with beds of lotus
plants and a memorial beside the belfry is associated with Ukifune in
The Tale of Genji.
Mimurotoji temple's belfry and pagoda.
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| The temple's hondo displays a strong Chinese influence in its architecture. |
Mimurotoji's Chinese-style hondo.
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Lotus plants at
Mimuroto-ji, situated in the hills east of Uji River.
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Steps leading up to
Mimuroto-ji temple.
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View of
Mimuroto-ji temple from the main steps.
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Memorial to the Hashihime, the Maiden of
the Bridge.
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