On our first visit to Kyoto, we stopped into Eikando temple for a visit. It was undergoing restoration at the time, a project undertaken by the local art college. Since Eikando was located between Ginkakuji and Kiyomizu-dera, we decided to drop by and see how the project went. There was also substantial construction underway during our first visit, which we assumed was related to the restoration, but turned out to be an elevator installation for better accessibility.
The updated colours inside the building were splendid! The project was not entirely finished, causing us to wonder if the temple ran out of money, or if the semester ended and the "Eikando restoration 101" course was not offered the following term. We were asked not to take photos of the interior, and in an unusual display of compliance, we complied.
There is probably a proper name for these aside from sand art.
The new elevator
Some of the updated paint on the outside
A shot of Eikando from the topmost building
The garden
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