Inner side of Higashi-Honganji Temple, 东本愿寺, there are few buildings surrounding the temple, one of the largest building is under renovation. Nice and 'huge' water lily
History description in wooden board of Higashi-Honganji Temple, 东本愿寺 Head Temple of the Otani school (Jodo-Shin sect of Buddhism). Founded in 1602 by the 12th Head Priest Kyojo on the land donated by Tokugawa Ieyasu 1st shogun of Edo Period. The Goei-do (Founder's Hall) enclosing an space equal to 927 tatami mats is one of the biggest wooden architectures in the world and houses the image of the priest Shinran the founder of the sect while the Amida-do Hall houses the main image of the temple the image of Amida Buddha. These halls were rebuilt in 1895 (original halls were desroyed by fire). Ropes woven from hemp and hair contributed by women devotees were used to raise the huge beams. They are still preserved by the temple. - Abstracted from Kyoto City and Tourism Information.
Another 10 minutes walk from Higashi-Honganji, you will reach Nishi-Honganji Temple, 西本愿寺
Big lantern hanging near entrance to temple.
One of the largest torri, 鸟居 in Japan
What a lovely cherry blossom and its reflection on the river
Closer shot on torii
A nicely bloomed cherry blossom
Main entrance of Heian Jingu Shrine, 平安神宫
Notice board on pray and wish, i guess
Wash this water will bring you good luck, health and prosperity.
As we entered Hranojinjya, 平野神社, there are lots of cherry blossoms trees lining both sides of pavement.
One of the huge cherry blossom trees at Hiranojinjya
Hanging Japanese lanterns 
Close look on cherry blossoms
Cherry blossom with 鸟居 at background.
Inner side of Higashi-Honganji Temple, 东本愿寺, there are few buildings surrounding the temple, one of the largest building is under renovation. 
History description in wooden board of Higashi-Honganji Temple, 东本愿寺 
Big lantern hanging near entrance to temple.
