Adashinonembutsuji Temple
Adashinonembutsuji Temple was founded by Kukai, who built Gochisan Nyoraiji Temple to mourn the dead.Adashino was one of the big three burial sites in Kyoto, along with Toribeyama and Rendaino.....
Arashiyama
Arashiyama is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.A short walk from Togetsu Bridge leads to the World Heritage Site Tenryuji Temple and bamboo groves.On the Oigawa River (Hozu River upstream), visitors can enjoy the famous Hozu Rive....
Arashiyama Monkey Park
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a public park for Japanese monkeys that opened in 1957.A 20-minute walk from the entrance takes you to the summit. About 130 Japanese macaques in one group live at the summit.Baby monkeys can be seen from April to July.....
Umemiya Taisha Shrine
Umemiya Taisha Shrine offers blessings for sake brewing, child bearing, safe childbirth, marriage, academic achievement, and the performing arts.There is a "Matage stone" that is said to be blessed with a child.The garden is planted with plum blossoms, kakitsubata, irises, double-flowered cherry tre....
Enrian
Enrian was named after the hermitage from "Gongu-jo-do" and "Enri-edo" by Emperor Reigen.The temple fell into disrepair, but was restored in 1910 and became a nunnery with Tesshu Yamaoka's daughter as abbess.Enrian is a foliage viewing hole that can only be visited during the autumn foliage season.....
Okochi Sanso
Okochi Sanso is a strolling garden created on Mt. Ogura by Denjiro Okochi, an actor in the early Showa period.Matcha (powdered green tea) seating (matcha and tea sweets are included in the worship fee) is available.From the observatory (Tsukika), you can see Mt. Hiei and Kyoto Tower.....
Oharano Shrine
The Oharano Shrine is said to have originated as a shrine that was originally built as a branch of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan.Along the approach to the temple is the Koisawa Pond, said to be modeled after the Sarusawa Pond in Nara.The Senganzakura cherry blossom near Koisawa Pond is sai....
Oyamazaki Sanso Museum
Oyamazaki Sanso Museum is operated by the Asahi Group Arts Foundation.Chichu-kan (Underground Jewel Box) exhibits Claude Monet's "Water Lilies.Backpacks and carry-on bags are not allowed in the museum, so leave them in the lockers at the rest house.On the second floor of the main building, there is ....
Otagi Nembutsuji Temple
Otagi Nembutsuji Temple is said to have originated when Otagi Temple was built in Otagi County.The name "Otagi Nembutsuji" came to be known as "Otagi Nembutsu Temple" because of the constant chanting of "Nembutsu".It is quiet with few tourists. It is a beautiful place for autumn leaves.....
Otokunidera Temple
Otokunidera Temple is a branch temple of Haseji Temple of the Toyoyama school of Shingon Buddhism.In 811, "Koubou Taishi Kukai" returned from Tang Dynasty China and was appointed as a separate head of Otokunidera Temple, where he repaired and built the temple.....
