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
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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
Nanzen-ji Suirokaku, Kyoto
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, 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
Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Kyoto
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, Kyoto