Yōgen-in
養源院
temple in
Kyoto
#50 in Kyoto
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#212 in Japan
Yōgen-in is a historic Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1594 by Lady Yodogimi in memory of her father, Azai Nagamasa, a prominent daimyo. The temple is part of the Tendai sect and is known for its beautiful gardens and significant cultural artifacts. One of its most notable features is the ceiling, which is made from the floorboards of Fushimi Castle and famously bears the bloodstains of samurai who committed seppuku after the castle's fall. This unique and solemn feature has earned it the nickname "Bloody Ceiling.
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