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
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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
Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto
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). Currently, the entire castle is also … [Read more...] about Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Arashiyama is the representative tourist destination in Kyoto. "Arashiyama", which is commonly referred to at the present time, is a general term for tourism areas centered on Togetsu-kyo Bridge. Speaking of strict geographical names, the south coast of Togetsu-kyo Bridge is Arashiyama area and the north shore is Saga area. Since the Heian period, Arashiyama has become a villa … [Read more...] about Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Kotohikihama Beach, Kyoto
Do you know "naki-suna" (squeaking sand) that sounds when you walk along the coast? The sandy beach of "squeaking sand" is in all over Japan, and there may be some people who have already experienced, but the manner of singing Kotohikihama beach in Amino Town in the Tango peninsula is particularly amazing. Even if the wind blows it sounds squeaky enough to produce a … [Read more...] about Kotohikihama Beach, Kyoto