Otonashi Falls Ohara Kyoto 音無の滝
The Otonashi Falls (Soundless Falls) 音無の滝 are in the Ohara district of Kyoto. Located near to Raigoin Temple, legend has it that the falls got their name from the priest Ennin. The temples of Ohara are associated with Buddhist chanting and monks supposedly would compete with the sound of the falls. Ennin, according to the story, put a spell on the falls to keep them quiet. In another version he re-arranged the shape of the boulder over which the water cascades to soften the sound.
京都･大原 紅葉 音無の滝 Otonashi Waterfall in autumn, Kyoto(2011-11)
平成23年11月末頃 around the end of November 2011
紅葉の大原、音無の滝とその下流、律川沿いです。（京都市左京区）
In the foliage season, Otonashi-no-taki (Otonashi Waterfall) and the path along Ritsu(-gawa) River in Ōhara district.
(Sakyō Ward, Kyoto City, Japan)
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[FHD] Otonashi-no-taki Fall, Ohara, Kyoto / 京都・大原 音無の滝
Date: 10 July 2011
Location: Otonashi-no-taki Fall, Ohara, Kyoto, JAPAN
撮影日時：2011年7月10日
撮影場所：京都市左京区大原 音無の滝
Kanabiki Waterfalls, Miyazu, Kyoto
A quiet look at this beautiful waterfall in Miyazu-shi, Kyoto-fu
Kanabiki Waterfall ～One of Japan's Top 10 Waterfalls～Takiba Miyazu City Kyoto Prefecture
One of Japan's Top 10 Waterfalls
Kanabiki Waterfall Takiba Miyazu City Kyoto Prefecture
Access:
Approx.11 minutes by bus from Miyazu Station (Kyoto Tango Railways)
Nearest Bus Stop: Kanabiki no Takiguchi
Or Approx.10 minutes by bicycle(bike rental service available)
Approx. 5 minutes by car from the Kyoto Miyazu Amanohashidate Expressway(Jukando)IC
[Kyoto] Ohara Sanzen-in Kyoto in Japan 京都大原三千院 紅葉 maple-tree viewing Autumn
Kyoto Ohara Sanzen-in Kyoto in Japan
a statue [an image] of (the) Buddha
Kyoto City Tourism Association
Cycling through Kurama village, Kyoto
Three minutes rolling through Kurama village in the mountains north of Kyoto
In and Around Ohara Bus Stop, Kyoto City, Japan
Ohara is located in northern part of the Kyoto City, away from the hustle and bustle of the typical Kyoto City downtown. Even though this place is turning around slowly in terms of modernization, it still keeps it's ancient charm of a rural district. Walking a bit away from the Ohara Bus stop, you get to see the mountains surrounding Ohara, scenic houses in the villages and fields.
Ohara is linked to the Tale of Genji or Genji Monogatari novel, where the central figure of the novel Hikari Genji, spends his teen years in Ohara and also meets his first wife in this area.
This place is quite beautiful in the autumn foliage times, where almost all mountains surrounding Ohara, are covered with multiple fall colors and look like a huge painting.
From Kyoto Bus Station, Ohara is about 45 minutes by bus.
Hope you get a chance to visit Ohara or if you have already done so, drop me a comment. Enjoy!!!
Otonashi Gawa
falling in love foolishly, a little wine, a quiet river, hearing spring's voices, dreams, winds, sung by my sister inlaw, Bernie, Isn't she Awesome! Speaks only a few words of Japanese!
Kanabiki Waterfall (金引の滝)
Kanabiki Waterfall is one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan. It is also the only one on the list in Kyoto Prefecture. The waterfall is 20m wide and 40m high.
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Otonashi Waterfall
360 degree sweep showing the falls from the end of the waterfall trail .
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The Pearl Of Ohara: Sanzenin!
Sanzenin Temple (三千院) is the main attraction of the rural town of Ohara, which is located about an hour north of central Kyoto. The approach from Ohara bus stop to Sanzenin is lined with shops and restaurants catering to temple visitors, and there are a number of smaller temples in the vicinity. Sanzenin Temple itself has large temple grounds and a variety of buildings, gardens and walking paths.
This temple belongs to the Tendai-sect of Buddhism and was founded by nobody less than the revered monk Saicho who introduced Tendai Buddhism to Japan in 80. This Temple is one of the three Monzeki temples. A simple hermitage was constructed by priest Saicho on Mt. Hie in 788. This is the beginning of this temple. Ojo-gokurakuin built in 1148. Sanzenin is a monzeki temple, one of only a few temples whose head priests used to be members of the imperial family.
After entering the temple through the front gate, visitors to Sanzenin pass through a series of connected temple buildings. The first major building is the Kyakuden (guest hall), which displays works of Japanese calligraphy and paintings on sliding doors (fusuma). The building opens up onto the Shuhekien Garden, a traditional Japanese garden that has a small pond and hill.
Connected to the Kyakuden by a corridor, the Shinden (main hall) displays statues of three Buddhist deities, the central figure of Amida Buddha being flanked by the attendants Kannon and Fudo Myoo. From the Shinden visitors can enjoy the most famous view of Sanzenin Temple: the Ojo Gokuraku-in Hall seen through maple and cedar trees across a moss garden.
Located in the middle of the moss garden, the Ojo Gokuraku-in Hall is the oldest temple building at Sanzenin. The hall was first built in 985 and most recently rebuilt in 1143. It holds a statue of Amida Buddha, Sanzenin's most valued treasure. The statue of Amida is accompanied by two attendant deities, Kannon on one side and Seishi on the other.
After admiring the view from the Shinden, you can walk through the moss garden. A tranquil atmosphere permeates the garden, and there are a number of amusing stone statues that peek out from the moss. Along with the rest of the temple, the garden is particularly impressive during the autumn colours, which usually take place in mid November, about a week earlier than in central Kyoto.
About a 10 minute walk from Sanzenin, Otonashi no Taki is an attractive waterfall located in the forest behind Ohara. Signs along walking paths clearly mark the way, so visitors don't need to worry about getting lost. The waterfall itself is like a stream that quietly trickles down the rocks. Otonashi is Japanese for waterfall without sound, and according to legend the sound of the waterfall is gone because it fused with the sound of the nearby monks chanting.
ＡＲＡＳＨＩＹＡＭＡ－ＨＩＲＯＳＡＷＡＩＫＥ--嵐山ー広沢池
さくらも葉桜になり 初夏の夕暮れの嵐山から広沢池へ
Japan Travel: Minoo Waterfall pleasant hiking trail from station, Osaka
Japan Travel: Minoo Waterfall pleasant hiking trail from station, Osaka
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The main hiking trail in Minoo Park extends about three kilometers through a valley parallel to the Minoo River. The trail starts near Hankyu Minoo Station leading up to the Minoo Waterfall. The waterfall is 33 meters high and is a park's main natural attraction. The name Minoo Waterfall derives from the fall resemble to winnowing, which is a traditional farming technique to separate grains from husks. The Japanese word for winnow basket is mino. The name was therefore applied to the area in general.
The trail from the station up to the waterfall is not dramatically steep at any point, is paved and should take about 45 minutes to walk (one way) for most hikers. During the course of the first half of the trail, there are several shops, temples buildings and other facilities found, while the latter half is a little steeper and surrounded by trees.
アキーラさんお薦め！京都・大原の坂,Temples,Ohara,Kyoto,Japan
平成24年1月に京都を訪問した際に、京都の郊外にある大原を訪れた。ここは京都駅からバスで１時間程掛った。田舎の景色を堪能できる。三千院、勝林院、宝泉院等を訪れた。京都市内の寺院もいいのだが、郊外の静かな雰囲気が楽しめるこの大原はお薦めである。
I visited Kyoto on January in 2012, Ohara which exists in a suburb of Kyoto was visited.
About 1 hour was taken here in Buss from Kyoto Station.
It can carry out skilled [ of the country scene ].
visited Sanzen-in, the Shorinin, the Hosenin, etc.
Although the temple in Kyoto is also good, this Ohara that can enjoy a quiet atmosphere of the suburbs is recommendation.
Ohara, Kyoto
the picture and sound must heal your wounded heart...
Jakoin Ohara Kyoto
Jan 2011
Silent Waterfall near Raigoin Temple (来迎院）, Kyoto Prefecture
This silent water fall is located near Raigoin Temple （らいごういん） in Ohara city in Kyoto prefecture, Japan. Apparently long time ago, the priest at this temple was annoyed with the waterfall being loud while the students are chanting and ordered the waterfall to be silent. Since then the waterfall has become silent. But as you can see the waterfall is not silent. But I think the water when it is falling over the rocks is probably silent but does make noise when it hits the water below. I think the way the rocks are chiseled makes the water to flow silently until it hits the water puddle below.
Kyoto Ohara 12月 京都大原界隈
雪の大原を期待していましたが、フラれました。
凛とした寒さの中で、大原を楽しんできました。