[Kyoto Trip] Be soothed by the sounds of bell crickets while listening to a sermon at Kegonji Temple

Address: 31 Matsumurochiyacho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Kegonji Temple is a Rinzai sect temple located in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture The mountain name is Myotoku-san The principal image is Dainichi Nyorai In 1723 (Kyoho 8), the scholar monk Hotan founded this temple on the former site of Saifuku-ji Temple to revive the Kegon sect In the early 19th century, the temple was converted to the Rinzai sect The eighth head priest, Taigan, was enlightened by the sound of bell crickets and began researching them, and now 50,000 crickets are raised each year, allowing the sound of bell crickets to be heard all year round See Visitors are served tea and sweets and can listen to a simple sermon by a monk It is known as the "Suzumushi Temple" because it raises bell crickets throughout the year It is also famous for its gardens filled with various types of bamboo, the "Happy Jizo" who wears straw sandals and grants one wish, and the hospitality of the monks who treat visitors to tea and sweets You can also get a goshuin stamp, and in 2023 there will be a commemorative goshuin stamp to mark the 300th anniversary of the temple's founding #Kyoto Trip #Temples and Shrines #Historical Tourist Spots #Suzumushi Temple #Sermon