Jounangu Shrine
Jounangu Shrine is said to have originated in 816 when it became the guardian deity of the southern part of Heiankyo and became a government shrine.It is the "God of directional protection," "God of traffic safety," and "God of travel safety.Yutate Kagura" is held in January, "Shidare Ume and Camell....
Zuishinin
Zuishinin is dedicated to the seated image of Nyoirin Kannon.Zuishinin is the legendary place where Fukukusa no Shosho came to see Ono Komachi for 99 days.On the last Sunday of March, "Hanezu Odori" is held, in which girls dressed as Ono Komachi and Fukukusa no Shosho dance.....
Sennyuji Temple
Sennyuji Temple got its name from a clear spring that gushed out in one of its precincts.After the death of Emperor Shijo in 1242 and the construction of his tomb, the tombs of successive emperors were also built.Sennyuji Temple is also called "mitera" because it is a family temple of the imperial f....
Daigoji Temple
Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Daigo school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.In 907, it became an imperial temple for Emperor Daigo. The temple was destroyed by fire during the Onin War, but was rebuilt with donations from Toyotomi Hideyoshi.The 38-meter-high five-st....
Teradaya
Teradaya was founded in 1597 as a boathouse, and is now an inn and a museum of historical sites.It was a regular inn of the Satsuma clan.In 1862, there was the Teradaya Incident, in which nine members of the Satsuma clan's expulsionists were murdered.This is the site of the attack on Ryoma Sakamoto ....
Toji Temple
Toji Temple, a World Heritage Site, was built to the east of Rajomon Gate when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo by Emperor Kanmu.Its official name is Kyoo Gokokuji Temple.On the 21st of every month (the anniversary of the death of Kobo Daishi Kukai), a fair called "Kobo-san" is held with over a th....
Tofukuji Temple
Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.Tofukuji Temple is one of the most famous places in Kyoto for its autumn foliage, and is visited by many tourists during the foliage season. The view of "Tsutenkyo Bridge" from "Gaun Bridge" is especially spectacular.....
Bishamondo
Bishamondo was originally founded by merging three temples.The main deity is Bishamonten.Bishamonten is believed to bring good luck for prosperous business, family safety, and to ward off evil spirits, and a lucky bamboo branch will be awarded at the "Hatsu-tora mairi" in January.It is famous for "B....
Byodoin
Byodoin, a World Heritage site, is said to have been founded in 1052 by Kanpaku Fujiwara no Yorimichi.The principal deity is Amida Nyorai. It consists of a winged corridor and a tailed corridor extending from left to right centering on the central hall of the Amida Hall, and is called the Phoenix Ha....
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan.The Senbon-Torii gate is a popular photo spot for Japanese and foreigners alike.After passing through the Senbon-torii gate, you will find the "omokaru-ishi" stone, which is said to grant wishes if the weight of t....
