Japanese Cuisine
fried tofu soba.

I ate fried tofu soba.material1 servingdried buckwheat80gHot water (for boiling)moderate amountFried tofu (30g)1/2 sheetHot water (for removing oil)moderate amountgreen onion5cm#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
Sundubu jjigae hot pot.

I ate Sundubu jjigae hot pot.material2 servingsPork shoulder loin (cut off)50ggrated garlic1 teaspoonkimchi50gchili powder1 tablespoonsilken tofu200gBoiled clams (net amount)65gonion1/4 pieceLeek50g#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
Angus beef steak.

I had the Angus beef steak.Ingredients (for 2 people)Angus beef shoulder loin400gsalt and peppermoderate amountbeef tallowmoderate amount ■ Steak sauceonion (grated)1 mediumgrated garlic (tube)about 1 teaspoonAjipon50mlGreen onion (finely chopped)moderate amount#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
avocado salad.

I ate an avocado salad.Ingredients (for 2 people)processed cheese20gAvocado1/2 piecetomato1/2 piece(A) EV olive oil2 tablespoons(A) salt1/4 teaspoon(A) black peppera littlelemon1/4 piece#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Temples and Shrines
Tofukuji Temple

How to get to Tofukuji Temple To get to Tofukuji Temple, you can take the Keihan Railway, JR or Kyoto City Bus. For the route from Kyoto Station, transfer to the JR Nara Line and get off at Tofukuji Station. It takes about 10 minutes on foot from the station.

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Temples and Shrines
Tofukuji Temple

Autumn leaves About 2,000 maple trees are planted in the precincts of Tofukuji Temple, and the sight of them all changing colors at the same time is fantastically beautiful. Especially, Tsutenkyo Bridge is the most famous spot in Tofukuji Temple where you can appreciate the autumn leaves while crossing the tasteful wooden bridge. It is like walking through a cloud of red leaves, and the temple is usually crowded with visitors every year to enjoy the spectacular view that can only be experienced at Tofuku-ji Temple.

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Tofukuji Temple

The Sanmon Gate The Sanmon Gate of Tofukuji Temple was built in 1405 (Oei 12) in the middle of the Muromachi period (1333-1573). There are three types of architectural styles: the traditional Japanese style, the Zen Buddhist style from the early Kamakura period, and the Daibutsu style also found in Todaiji Temple.

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Tofukuji Temple

The Zendo The Zendo has been used as a Zen Buddhism dojo since the Nanbokucho Period, and is said to be the oldest and largest Zen dojo still in existence. Because of its historical value, it is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Zazen meditation sessions are still held every Sunday, and you can actually experience the practice of zazen.

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Tofukuji Temple

The Main Hall The Main Hall is the main building of Tofukuji Temple and serves as both the Dharma Hall and the Buddha Hall. The main hall is the main building of Tofuku-ji Temple, which also houses the Dharma Hall and the Butsuden. At 25.5 meters high, it is one of the largest wooden buildings of the Showa period and is highly valued in architectural history. The ceiling of the Dharma Hall is decorated with "Soryu (Dragon and Cloud)" by Impression Domoto.

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Tofukuji Temple

Hojo Garden Hojo is the residence of the abbot of a Zen temple. There are four gardens located in the east, west, south, west and north, centered around the Hojo, and they are called the "Garden of Eight Phases", which is compared to the eight phases of the Buddha's life. The East Garden features the Big Dipper, the South Garden expresses the ancient Chinese idea of "Horai Shinzen", and the West and North Gardens are decorated with moss and paving stones in a checkered pattern. You can feel the story from each garden.

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