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紅葉を訪ねて大法院・桂春院へ/A Joyful Afternoon With Beautiful Autumn Views

先日25日に、日本語を勉強する学生さんと妙心寺へ足を運びました。

On 25th of Nov, we visited Myoshinji Temple with Japanese language learners.


この日はゆっくり紅葉を楽しむことを目的に、学校で訪れたことがない桂春院と大法院を行先に選定。

To avoid hustle-bustle and enjoy autumn foliage quietly, we chose two of the complexes of Myoshinji, Keishun-in and Daiho-in.

桂春院詫びの庭/ Keishunin
桂春院/Keisyun-in

前日に伏見稲荷大社を訪問されたということで、移動中はお疲れのご様子もありましたが、現地では心休まるときを過ごせました。

The students looked a bit tired during bus travel because of the day before. They climbed all the way up at Fushimi Inari Shrine. For them, the two temples were great and their mind slowed down.


大法院のパンフレットには「まぁ、座ってお茶でも召し上がれ」 を意味する「且座喫茶(しゃざきっさ)」という禅の言葉が書かれています。まさにその言葉通り、お抹茶とお菓子をゆっくりと時間をかけて楽しみ、景色の素晴らしさを心に刻み込みました。

We enjoyed matcha tea and a confectionery and appreciated the beautiful yet quiet garden view. This is a concept of daiho-in, written on the brochure. "Well, well, sit down and have a cup of tea"

大法院/ Daihoin
大法院にて/at Daiho-in

ツアー中、「モミジとカエデはどう違いますか?」とご質問をいただきました。同じ植物なのに、「モミジ」と「カエデ」の両方の呼び方を耳にすることからの疑問に思ったそうです。別の話で漢字は難しい~!との声が出ていましたが、敢えて漢字を使ってお話ししました。

There was a question from a student during the tour; what is the difference between "momiji" and "kaede"? Japanese people use these two terms referring to Japanese maple, which confuses a lot. When you write in Kanji letters, it helps better understanding.

通訳案内士Yuri/ English tour guide