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Ichibata-Yakushi is the head temple of the Ichibata-Yakushi sect and has long been said to have the power to cure eye diseases. There were two cottages in the grounds of Ichibata-Yakushi. Services were held in the main hall at 4:30 in the evening and 7:30 in the morning. I also participated in Zen meditation.

ShimizuDaishiji Temple was founded in 812 by Kobo Daishi.I experienced Ajikan meditation in the main hall. I continued breathing for a while, calming my mind. Because it was a temple in the mountains, the sounds of the wind and the croaking of frogs echoed softly, and I felt my mind become clearer in a quiet, still way.

Yasugi Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 587. The Koyokan was located at the back of the approach to Yasugi-Kiyomizudera Temple. The building and entrance had a time-honoured air about them. The greatest pleasure at Koyokan is the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. After checking out, I tried out Zen meditation.

Shokinkan is located along the approach to Yasugi-Kiyomizudera Temple. It is a long-established store founded in 1869. I haven't stayed here yet, but I had the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Yasugi Kiyomizudera Temple is famous for its imitation squid. It has a chewy texture and I ate it with wasabi and soy sauce.