Shimogamo Shrine
The World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine is known as "Shimogamo-san" by the locals.The official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja.Shimogamo Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, is associated with the Kamo clan and has been documented since BC.....
Nishi Honganji Temple
Nishi Honganji Temple is the head temple of the Honganji School of Shinshu Jodo.Locals call it "Onishi-san.In 1994, it was registered as a World Heritage site.Mikageido is one of the world's largest wooden structures (48 m east to west, 62 m north to south, 29 m high, 441 tatami mats and approximate....
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle includes the grounds (total area of 275,000 square meters), Ninomaru Goten (National Treasure), East Main Gate (Important Cultural Property), and Ninomaru Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)The castle tower was moved from Fushimi Castle in 1626, but was destroyed by lightning in 1750....
Kiyomizudera Temple
Kiyomizudera Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Northern Hōsō Sect, whose principal deity is the eleven-faced thousand-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.The famous "Kiyomizu no Butai" (stage of Kiyomizu) (National Treasure), famous for "jumping off the stage at Kiyomizu," is mad....
Ginkakuji Temple
The World Heritage Site Ginkakuji Temple belongs to the Shokokuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, the same sect as Kinkakuji Temple.The official name of Ginkakuji Temple, Higashiyama Jishoji, was named after Ashikaga Yoshimasa's Buddhist name, Jishoin.....
Kinkakuji Temple
The World Heritage Site of Kinkakuji Temple（Golden Temple） is a Zen temple of the Shokokuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, officially called Rokuonji.In particular, the Golden Pavilion stands out even more in the snow.It is popular among foreign tourists.Access to Kinkakuji Temple from Kyoto Station....
Kozanji Temple
The World Heritage Site Kozanji Temple houses the famous caricatures of birds, beasts, and humans (National Treasure).The Seoksuin (National Treasure) exhibits the caricatures of birds, beasts, and humans (replica), the carved dog (by Unkei), and the Zenzai-doji.Mt.Tougano is said to be the birthpl....
Kokedera Temple
Kokedera Temple, a World Heritage site, was founded by Prince Shotoku about 1,300 years ago.The official name of the temple is Saiboji, but it is generally called Koke-dera (moss temple) because of the blanket of moss covering the garden.The garden, designed by Muso Kokushi, is a two-tiered structur....
Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Tenryuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.It was originally built by Ashikaga Takauji to mourn the loss of Emperor Godaigo.Since its foundation, the temple has suffered eight major fires, including the Onin War and the Hamagurimon Incide....
Ninnaji Temple
Ninnaji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.The name of Ninnaji Temple is derived from the name of the year, and the principal image of the temple is Amida Sanson.It was also called "Omuro Gosho" (Imperial Household Office) because 30....
