The world heritage "Byodoin-Hoo-Do" (Phoenix Hall) is located in Uji City, the southern part of Kyoto City. From Japan Railway Kyoto Station to Uji Station, it takes about 20 minutes. From there, you can reach Byodo-in Temple in about 8 minutes on foot. It can be said that it is an easy-to-visit tourist spot that is easily accessible from Osaka. In addition, there are many … [Read more...] about Byodoin-Hoo-Do (Byodoin Phoenix Hall), Kyoto
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Iwakura Jisso-in, Kyoto
Iwakura Jissoin Temple is a beautiful place where you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the floor where the fresh greenery is reflected in spring and the autumn leaves are reflected in autumn. Although it is located in the north of Kyoto, it is a popular spot where there are no days when tourists do not visit. It's not big at all, but it also brings out Kyoto. It is a temple … [Read more...] about Iwakura Jisso-in, Kyoto
Houkyou-in Temple, Kyoto
There are many sightseeing spots in Arashiyama and Sagano area in Kyoto, including Tenryu Temple and Togetsu Bridge. When it comes to cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, many tourists visit and Togetsubashi is full of tourists and it is very crowded. Houkyou-in Temple was built during the Heian period as Emperor Shirakawa's chokugan-ji (temple built at the order of the … [Read more...] about Houkyou-in Temple, Kyoto
Otaimatsu-shiki (Torches Festival), Kyoto
March 15 is "Nehane" (anniversary of Buddha's death), which is considered to be the day the Buddha died. In fact, the Buddha's death date is February 15 of the old calendar, and the new calendar date is about March 15, one month later. "Nehanzu" (an image of a recumbent Buddha) will be released at Seiryoji Temple as well as Tofukuji Temple, Sennyuji Temple, Shinnyodo, Honpoji … [Read more...] about Otaimatsu-shiki (Torches Festival), Kyoto
Kifune-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Kifuna Shrine located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto and at the foot of Mt. Kurama is located about 40 minutes by car from the city. You can see beautiful scenery during the seasons such as spring fresh green and autumn leaves, and snowfall light up in winter. Many worshipers visit every day to see a photogenic shrine that shines on nature. A stone stairway approach with "Kasuga-dourou" … [Read more...] about Kifune-jinja Shrine, Kyoto
Akari Design Kobo (Design Workshop of Lighting), Kyoto
To the deep and profound world that lighting draws. "Akari Design Kobo" (Design Workshop of Lighting) was born in 2000, and was created by the independence of Mr. Tabata who worked in other textile industry. The building used is a 90-year-old building with a small number of people who can experience it. The interior has hardly changed, and the condition is maintained. Among … [Read more...] about Akari Design Kobo (Design Workshop of Lighting), Kyoto
Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto
There are many beautiful autumnal spots in Kyoto, but one of the famous attractions is "Eikando" (Zenrin-ji Temple). It is a historical temple where the beauty of colored leaves has appeared in the waka poem since ancient times, there are many cultural assets, and it is also famous for lighting up the colored leaves. Eikando is located in Eikanido-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It is … [Read more...] about Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto
Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple), Kyoto
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
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