Charms and Highlights of Nijo-jo Castle Nijo-jo Castle is Hira-jiro (a castle built on flat land) located at Rakuchu (inside the capital Kyoto), which is close to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in the early Edo period. It is also famous as a stage for Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideto 's interview and Taisei - Hokan (the restoration of government to the crown). … [Read more...] about Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto
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Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
The stunning "Saga Festival picture scroll" painted in the Edo period is exhibited at Seiryoji Temple Saga Matsuri Festival is a long history festival. The three festivals of Kyoto's representative “Aoi Festival”, “Gion Festival”, and “Jidai Matsuri Festival” are called "The Three Major Festivals of Kyoto". However, there are opinions that this Saga Matsuri festival is more … [Read more...] about Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Kyoto
You can get in touch with lovely Japanese macaques at hand There is a popular spot for foreign tourists in Arashiyama which is one of the best tourist destinations in Kyoto. It is "Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama". Here, we can see the wild Japanese macaques in close proximity, and also because we can give food, it is crowded every day. And it is also a topic to say that the … [Read more...] about Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Kyoto
Nishiki Ichiba Market, Kyoto
Here, you can experience Kyoto's unique food culture Do you know that not only shrines and temples but Kyoto has a famous and historical market called "Nishiki market"? Nishikikoji Street located on the north side of Shijyo Street has Nishiki Ichiba shopping district called "the kitchen in Kyoto". Here you can touch the seasonal ingredients in Kyoto and the unique food culture … [Read more...] about Nishiki Ichiba Market, Kyoto
Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Kannon statue, said to be the most beautiful face in Japan Sennyu-ji Temple, located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, was built in 856 as the head temple of Shingen-shu Sennyu-ji school. Since the Edo period, successive emperors from Emperor Gomizunoo to Emperor Komei in the late Bakumatsu are buried in the tomb of the temple grounds. And, until the Japanese Constitution came into … [Read more...] about Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
Folk performing arts designated as important intangible folk cultural properties Seiryoji Temple is a historic old temple with treasure of many important cultural properties, including the Buddha statue of National Treasure. It is located about 1 kilometer north from Arashiyama Togetsu Bridge in Kyoto's leading sightseeing area. It can be used as a starting point for exploring … [Read more...] about Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
Kibune no Kawadoko (Riverside Summer Terrace of Kibune), Kyoto
Exactly natural air conditioning Kibune which is also called "Inner Parlor of Kyoto" is located in the mountains surrounded by nature in the northern part of Kyoto City, where you can feel the seasonal emotions whenever you visit. If you are going for a walk or a hike, it is recommended spring in which beautiful fresh green is seen and autumn where you can enjoy lighted-up … [Read more...] about Kibune no Kawadoko (Riverside Summer Terrace of Kibune), Kyoto
Manshuin Temple, Kyoto
A place you can enjoy autumn foliage and Karesansui “Manshuin Temple” is a famous tourist spot of autumn leaves in Kyoto. The garden of the scenic spot is filled with bright colors as the autumn approaches. The official name is "Manshuin Monzeki". The area around Manshuin Temple, a little away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto city, is surrounded by a very relaxed and quiet … [Read more...] about Manshuin Temple, Kyoto
Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Eelegance and energeticness The Gion Festival is held every year for one month from July 1 to 31. "Kon kon chikitin konchikichin, konchikichin". With the sound of "Gion Bayashi" (Gion Festival Music), Kyoto in July is full of Gion Festival. Gion Festival is a festival with a very long history that has been held for more than a thousand years. From July 1st (Kippuiri) to 31st … [Read more...] about Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
Historic temples designated as national treasures and important cultural properties “Tofukuji Temple” is known as the best spot for autumn leaves in the Kansai region as well as Kyoto. Especially during the fall foliage season, it is popular with tourists. The appeal of Tofukuji Temple is not only autumn leaves. “Tofukuji Temple” was founded by Michiie KUJO, who was the … [Read more...] about Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto