Anrakuju-in was built in 1137, and was a villa for retired emperors, then later dedicated as a Buddhist temple. It looked so peaceful in the spring sunshine, it was hard to imagine that in 1868 it was the headquarters for a fierce battle in which supporters of Emperor Meiji defeated Shogunate forces. Jonangu is nearby, so it is easy to visit both at the same time.
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Anrakuju-in Temple in Fushimi
Burial place of two emperors and famous battle site
By Cathy Cawood
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