Kinkaku-ji is a temple located in the northern part of Kyoto city area, at the south base of Mt. Daimonji. The official name is "Rokuon-ji Temple", and it is a temple of the Rinzai-mune Shokokuji school. Speaking of Kinkakuji, there are many who think of a golden sparkling building built at the base of a pond. The official name of this golden building is called "Shariden" … [Read more...] about Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple), Kyoto
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Mikane-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Kyoto's "Mikane-jinja Shrine" is gaining popularity, especially for those seeking beneficial related money. It is located in a very accessible place in Kyoto city and is convenient to visit in combination with other sightseeing spots. When visiting Kyoto, visit Mikane-jinja Shrine and get rich. Mikane-jinja Shrine in Kyoto, which has recently received increasing attention. … [Read more...] about Mikane-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Chikurin-no-michi (Arashiyama Bamboo Grove), Kyoto
"Chikurin-no-michi" (Arashiyama Bamboo Grove), which is a representative sightseeing spot in Kyoto and also a symbol of Arashiyama along with Togetsukyo Bridge. From Nonomiya Shrine, pass through the north side of Tenryu-ji, and there is a bamboo forest that extends high enough to cover the sky about 400 meters to the Ohkochi-sanso Garden. Chikurin-no-michi often appears when … [Read more...] about Chikurin-no-michi (Arashiyama Bamboo Grove), Kyoto
Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
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 force, it was bodai-ji of imperial family. It is also called … [Read more...] about Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto
Nanzen-ji Suirokaku
In the precincts of Nanzenji Temple there is "Suirokaku" (a high-rise waterway structure) which was created to draw water of Lake Biwa into Kyoto city. It was built in 1890, it passed through Nanzenji Temple's precincts and was designed to be designed with consideration of the surrounding landscape. Lake Biwa Canal Water plays an important role not only to carry drinking water … [Read more...] about Nanzen-ji Suirokaku
Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, Kyoto
“Ninen-zaka”, “Sannen-zaka” is the name of the street in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. It is a recommended tourist spot that can be relaxed after sightseeing "Kiyomizu Temple", "Kodaiji Temple", "Yasaka Shrine", "Gion" etc. "Ninen-zaka", "Sannen-zaka" are part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera, including "Ichinen-zaka". Beautiful townscapes lined with old souvenir shops and others are … [Read more...] about Sannen-zaka, Ninen-zaka, Kyoto
Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
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 the sightseeing spots of Sagano such as Daikakuji Temple, Jojakkoji Temple, … [Read more...] about Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
Kyo no Tanabata (Star Festival of Kyo), Kyoto
"Kyo no Tanabata" (Star Festival of Kyo) is an event that colors summer nights in Kyoto with light. It is held in Kyoto city every August, on the theme of "Wish", after "Tanabata", an event that wishes once a year. Fantastic art of light that colors the river and riverbanks of Kamogawa is amazing. This event is becoming popular every year since you can enjoy fantastic light up … [Read more...] about Kyo no Tanabata (Star Festival of Kyo), Kyoto
Kyoto Station Building, Kyoto
"Kyoto Station Building" which is the gateway to tourist city Kyoto. The station building where the huge space itself emits an overwhelming presence like contemporary art is actually a sightseeing spot full of sights. Concourse of the station has a huge space spreading, it is a mysterious space with straight lines, curves, geometric patterns and abstract objects. Hotel Granvia … [Read more...] about Kyoto Station Building, Kyoto
Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine, Kyoto
"Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine" in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City is the total main shrine of Inari Shrine, which is said to have about 30 thousand nationwide. Mt. Inari as a whole is the realm of gods of the shrine, and you can taste a little mountain climbing feeling by observing every corner. "Senbon Torii" (a thousand torii) in the approach is popular not only among Japanese but … [Read more...] about Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine, Kyoto