Kyoto Tourist Spots for Adults: The Beautiful Fusuma Paintings of Shoren-in Temple Painted with Acrylics

There are wonderful sliding door paintings at Shorenin Monzeki＊

Do you know about the Shorenin Monzeki temple located in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto?

This temple has its origins in the "Shorenbo," a residence created by Saicho for monks when he established Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei. It flourished from the late Heian period to the Kamakura period, and has a high status as it has been led by generations of nobility and imperial family members.

The sliding door paintings at Shorenin Monzeki are very beautiful and well-known!＊

While there are many tourist sites in Kyoto, the sliding door paintings at Shorenin Monzeki are said to be a place for adults, a destination they would like to visit.

The sliding door paintings of blue lotuses painted with acrylic paint are wonderful＊

Here are the sliding door paintings.

Boldly and vibrantly painted blue lotus flowers＊

Normally, sliding door paintings have an old-fashioned or subdued image, but the paintings at Shorenin Monzeki are very beautiful, with a retro-modern atmosphere.

It's also rare to use acrylic paint (as the usual materials are gold leaf, ink, or lacquer!), and the colors are truly vibrant and stunning.♡

They are created by designer Hideki Kimura, who is famous for the catchphrase "Rocking mural artist born in Kyoto."

It is truly a fusion of tradition and contemporary art.♡

There are many attractive points beyond the sliding door paintings＊

Shorenin Monzeki has many charming points to enjoy besides the sliding door paintings＊

The ceiling is decorated with Hyakunin Isshu,

and they have light-ups in autumn!♡

This is a great tourist spot for an adult date in Kyoto.＊

The sliding door paintings at Shorenin Monzeki are worth seeing at least once＊

I introduced the sliding door paintings of blue lotus flowers at Shorenin Monzeki＊

The very beautiful and rare sliding door paintings are a sight I want to see with my own eyes someday.

If you go to Kyoto next time, please consider adding it to your itinerary. You are sure to have a rich and wonderful time.♡

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