The gentle slope leading to the main temple hall on the right of the main gate of the Kyoto Seizan sect temple Komyo-ji is called “Omotesando”. It is known as the “women’s slope”. This approach is designed so that both women and the elderly can easily climb it. The Komyo-ji Temple was first built in 1198 by the soldier Kumagai Naozane in an area favored by his master Honen. The temple has an excellent collection of Buddhist artwork and statues, which are on display to visitors. Inside the Mie Hall, the principal statue is papier-mâché. It is said that Honen made it himself by dipping a letter from his mother in water. When you enter the Komyo-ji Temple main gate, the road is divided into two. The road from “Chokushimon Gate” to “Somon Gate” on the left is commonly known as the “Maple Path”. In the fall, the autumn leaves on both sides of the approach, which stretches for about 200 meters, make a brightly colored tunnel of fall colors. The path is one of the most famous spots for autumn leaves in Kyoto. The Komyo-ji Temple is also the head temple of the Seizan sect of Pure Land Buddhism. Today, visitors can tour the temple itself and see the beautiful sights inside, as well as those of the garden.
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