Touji in temple 等持院

With an old friend went to Touji in temple. It was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1341, the founder of the Muromachi period (regime) in Japan. This temple was Ashikaga clan temple, holding funerals for several Ahikaga  shoguns. In the beautiful garden is Takauji's tomb!   It's located in a tranquill neighborhood, hidden from tourists. Very few visitors were there, on a cold cloudy day in January.  It had a claming atmosphere where you just want to close your eyes and contemplate on life. Truly a hidden gem of historic importance. 

室町幕府を開いた足利尊氏によって建てられた、等持院。お庭好きのお友達と来訪して来ました。尊氏のお墓もある！　閑静な住宅地にひっそりと存在していて、本当の穴場。庭は広く、種々の植栽が面白い。静かで穏やかな雰囲気は、心を落ち着けるのにぴったり。歴史的にも重要な史跡です。