Seimei Shrine
It is said that Seimei Shrine was founded by order of Emperor Ichijo to worship Abe no Seimei at the site of his former residence.There are two famous legends about Ichijo-Moribashi Bridge: one is that a child who encountered his father's funeral procession near the bridge temporarily reunited with ....
Sento Gosho
Sento Gosho is a palace used by emperors after they abdicate, and was first built in 1630 as the palace of Emperor Gomizunoo.Audio guides in English, French, and Chinese are available for loan (free of charge). The tour takes approximately 1 hour.....
Daihoonji Temple
Daihoonji Temple is more often called Senbon Shakado, which derives from the fact that the east side of the temple site used to be located on Senbon Street.The main hall (National Treasure) is the oldest Buddhist temple structure in Kyoto City, retaining the early Kamakura period remains of the inne....
Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine offers blessings for wisdom, business acumen, learning, good fortune, and protection against misfortune. Locals call it "Nishiki no Tenjin-san" and it is well known.The torii gate of Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine is strikingly stuck into the building. The precincts of the shrine ar....
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....
Higashi Hongwanji Temple
Higashi Hongwanji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu Otani sect of Jodo Shinshu.Locals call it "Ohigashi-san".It is home to the Mikado Gate, one of the three main gates of Kyoto, and the Mieido, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, and inside there is a large hall with a floor spa....
Hirano Shrine
Hirano Shrine was moved from Yamato to this location with the relocation of the capital to Nagaoka-kyo and then to Heian-kyo.Hirano Shrine is one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. It has been famous since the Edo period (1603-1867) as "Hirano no Yozakura" (night cherry blossoms at H....
Houkyoji Temple
Houkyoji Temple is also known as "Ningyo Temple," with a mound of dolls on the temple grounds and numerous dolls decorating the interior.Ningyo is a doll.Normally closed to the public, it is open to the public in spring and fall for doll exhibitions. Photography is not permitted inside the rooms or ....
Honnoji Temple
Honnoji Temple is the main temple of the Honmon school of the Hokke school of Buddhism.On June 2, 1589, it was burned down along with Oda Nobunaga in the Honnoji Incident, a rebellion by Akechi Mitsuhide.Honnoji Temple, which burned down many times, dislikes fire (hi), and the character for "go" is ....