Mt. Tsugao Takayama Yamadera (Togano Sankosanji)

■ National Treasure Ishisui-in Temple It has been handed down as the only remains of the Akie Shonin era and is designated as a national treasure. It is also known as a rare Neden-zukuri style architecture in the Kamakura period. It was originally used as a kyozo and shrine, and is now remodeled in a residential style. A statue of Zenzai Doji is placed in the place where it was the hall of worship, and on the south side there is an imperial edict 'Hijishisho Takayamano-ji Temple' given by Retired Emperor Go Toba. It is a simple and open structure, and is in harmony with the surrounding nature. In front of the wide open southern rim, the scenery of maple spreads all over. It is usually open to the public, and copies of bird and animal caricatures are also on display. ■ Sekisui-in Temple (Gosho-do Hall) It is said that in 1224 (1224), he was given Kamo's School Office of Retired Emperor Go Toba. A single-story, Irimoya-style house-style building was later changed to a worship hall with a worship service in front. Since its foundation, it has been relocated and remodeled many times, and was moved to its current location in 1889 (1889). ■ Tea House Soko-an This tea room was built in 1931 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Akie Shonin. In order to pass on the virtue of Akie Shonin, also known as the tea ancestor, to future generations, Soan Takahashi became the Sodai and was donated by 103 people. Designed by Soan Takahashi and 3rd generation Kiyobei Kimura were in charge of architecture. The garden is known as the garden of the seventh generation Jihee Ogawa in his later years and is registered as a scenic spot designated by Kyoto City. Moss is spreading abundantly in the open field built on the site of the sub-temple. It is open to the public by advance reservation system. ■ Tea garden A tea garden that is still operated in Kousanji Temple, known as the birthplace of tea. The stone monument of "Nihon's oldest tea garden" stands. Since the tea cultivated by Shonin Akie in Yamauchi, Tsugao, was transmitted to Uji, it has been maintained and maintained by the Uji Tea Industry Association for generations. Tea picking is held in May every year, and new tea is presented to Akie Shonin at the ceremony of the tea ceremony held on November 8. The interior is specially made public by advance reservation system.