Daihikaku Senkoji Temple
Daihikaku Senkoji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple built in 1614 by Suminokura Ryoi(A wealthy merchant in Kyoto during the Warring States period) to mourn the souls of those who died during the construction of the Hozu River.The temple grounds are decorated with a picture of Suminokura Ryoi in vestme....
Daihoin
Daihoin is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Myoshinji Temple.It was built in 1625 as a family temple of Nobuyuki Sanada (brother of Yukimura Sanada), the first lord of the Matsudai domain in Shinano.The Roji Garden represented the clean world of Buddhism.Matcha green tea and t....
Takiguchidera Temple
Takiguchidera Temple, like Gionji Temple, was once a temple within the Oujoin Temple and was called Oujoin Sanpoji Temple.The temple later declined, but was rebuilt as Takiguchi-ji Temple following the revival of Gionji Temple. The name of the temple derives from the novel "Takiguchi-nyudo.....
Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Tenryuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.It was originally built by Ashikaga Takauji to mourn the loss of Emperor Godaigo.Since its foundation, the temple has suffered eight major fires, including the Onin War and the Hamagurimon Incide....
Tojiin Temple
Tojiin Temple is the family temple of the Ashikaga family.It is a temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism, founded in 1341 by Shogun Ashikaga as a separate temple, and belongs to the Tenryuji school.The garden is composed of Shinji Pond in the east and Fuyo Pond in the west in a pond-enrichment style.....
Sagano Trolley Train
The Sagano Trolley Train is a sightseeing train that runs from Trolley Saga Station to Trolley Kameoka Station, taking about 25 minutes each way.From inside the train (all seats reserved), which runs along the Hozu River, you can see the boats of the Hozu River cruise.The open carriages are especial....
Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine is the place where Sugawara no Michizane stopped by when he was left for Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in 901.Hachijogaike Pond, which stretches in front of Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, was built in 1638 by Prince Tomohito Hachijo.Around Hachijogaike Pond is Kinsuitei, famous for its b....
Nisonin
Nisonin is so called because it enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha and Amida Nyorai.Its official name is "Ogurasan Nisonkyoin Kadaiji" and it belongs to the Tendai sect of Buddhism.Within the precincts of the temple are the main gate (Yakuin-mon Gate of Fushimi Castle) donated by Suminokura Ryoi, and the s....
Ninnaji Temple
Ninnaji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.The name of Ninnaji Temple is derived from the name of the year, and the principal image of the temple is Amida Sanson.It was also called "Omuro Gosho" (Imperial Household Office) because 30....
Nonomiya Shrine
Nonomiya Shrine is said to be the place where the Princess purified herself before going to Ise Shrine as the Emperor's messenger.In accordance with the legend, the Saigu procession is held on the third Sunday of October every year.Nonomiya Shrine is especially popular among women and attracts many ....