Kaiko no Yashiro
Kaiko no Yashiro is a shrine associated with the Hata clan, who excelled in sericulture and weaving.It is also called Konoshima Shrine.Although the date of its founding is unknown, it is an ancient shrine that dates back at least 1,300 years.....
Katsura Rikyu
Katsura Rikyu(Katsura Imperial Palace) was originally built by Prince Tomohito Hachijo, the first prince of Hachijo Palace, in 1615 as a villa (koshoin) for his family.Katsura Rikyu has been highly acclaimed overseas and was awarded second place in the American Journal of Japanese Gardening. It is f....
Kyoto Rakusai Bamboo Park
Kyoto Rakusai Bamboo Park is a strolling garden opened in Rakusai, a famous producer of Kyoto bamboo shoots (kyo yasai).The Bamboo Museum explains the ecology of bamboo and displays and sells handicrafts.In the ecological garden of the circular garden, about 110 species of bamboo and bamboo grass ar....
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....
Gioji Temple
Gionji Temple is a nunnery belonging to the Shingon sect of Buddhism and the pagoda of Daikakuji Temple.The building was donated by Kunimichi Kitagaki, the third governor of Kyoto Prefecture (1881 - 1892).The large Yoshino window (commonly known as the "rainbow window") is impressive.Moss gardens ar....
Kurumazaki Shrine
Kurumazaki Shrine is the god of business prosperity, financial fortune, and good marriage.The name Kurumazaki Shrine is said to have come from the fact that the ox cart in which Emperor Gosaga rode stopped and the yoke (shafts) of the cart were broken.....
Keishunin
Keishunin is the pagoda of Myoshinji Temple and was originally built in 1598 by Hidenori Tsuda (second son of Nobutada Oda) as "Kenshoin.There are four gardens of different styles. The garden of purity is a pot garden on the north side of the hojo. The Wabi-no-niwa is an open-air garden that leads t....
Kogenji Temple
Kogenji Temple is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Tenryuji Temple. It was originally founded by Hosokawa Mochiyuki in 1429.The temple was destroyed by fire many times, but in 1882, it was joined with "Ihoku Ken" and has remained to the present day.Normally closed to the publi....
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....
Koumyouji Temple
Koumyouji Temple(光明寺) is the head temple of the Nishiyama Jodo sect.Founded by Honen Shonin, the temple was first established by Kumagai Naoizane in 1198.Komyoji Temple, also known as “Momiji-dera,” is famous for its autumn foliage.From the main gate, walk up the gently sloping front path named “Onn....