Awata Shrine
Awata Shrine is located at Awataguchi, one of the seven gates of Kyoto.Awata Shrine, located on a small hill, commands a panoramic view of the Otorii gate of Heian Shrine, the hall of Konkai Komyoji Temple, and Mount Hiei.Awata Shrine is a hidden spot for autumn foliage.The Awata Festival in October....
Anrakuji Temple
Anrakuji Temple was originally founded by Juren Shonin and Anraku Shonin, disciples of Honen Shonin, who built a hermitage in Shikagaya.The autumn foliage is beautiful, and the Buddhist foot stone can be seen in the precincts of the temple.Every year on July 25, a midwind spell, "Shikagatani Pumpkin....
Eikando Temple
Eikando is the head temple of the Seizan Zenrin School of the Jodo sect. The official name of the temple is "Zenrinji," which was given by Emperor Seiwa.Eikando is one of the most famous places in Kyoto for its autumn foliage, so much so that it is known as "Eikando of maple trees," and is a place t....
Ebisu Shrine
The Ebisu Shrine is one of the three major Ebisu shrines in Japan, along with the Nishinomiya Shrine in Hyogo and the Imamiya Ebisu Shrine in Osaka.In Kyoto, it is popularly known as "Kyo no Ebessan" (Kyoto's Ebessan).Ebessan," held from January 8 to 12, is famous for the many worshippers who come t....
Entokuin Temple
Entokuin is where Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Kitamasasho (Nene) lived for 19 years from the age of 58 until her death at 77.Across the Nenomichi path, stone steps lead up to Kodaiji Temple. There is also a special set viewing ticket for Entokuin and Kodaiji Temple.....
Okazaki Shrine
Okazaki Shrine was called "East Heavenly King" because of its location to the east of the capital.The shrine was praised as a god of prayer for easy childbirth. Since a fertile rabbit is the guardian deity, the shrine is widely believed to be a shrine of matchmaking, safe childbirth, and child reari....
Kyoto National Museum
The Kyoto National Museum has a collection of more than 10,000 items. The main gate (important cultural property) is flanked by A. Rodin's Thinker, and behind it is the Baroque-style Meiji Ancient Capital Building, which is used for special exhibitions.....
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
The main building of the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art is the oldest existing public museum building in Japan.Entering the main entrance on the basement floor from Kyocera Square, a slope-shaped plaza, you will find ticket booths, stores, and cafes.....
Kyoto City Zoo
The Kyoto Zoo was the second zoo to open in Japan in 1903.About 150 species of animals, including western gorillas, are kept here.The 40,000-square-meter area includes a Ferris wheel and other facilities for children to play. Baby strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent, allowing everyone f....
Kyoto Ryozen Gogokoku Shrine
Kyoto Ryozen Gogokoku Shrine enshrines 73,011 pillars of the spirits of heroes from the late Edo period to World War II, including Ryoma Sakamoto, Shintaro Nakaoka, Takayoshi Kido, and the Tenchugumi.The tombs of Ryoma Sakamoto and Shintaro Nakaoka offer a panoramic view of Kyoto City, and on Novemb....
