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....
Konzoji Temple
Konzoji Temple is a temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.When the capital was moved to Heian-kyo, Emperor Kanmu（The 50th Emperor of Japan） buried sutras in the four directions of the capital to protect the royal castle.From the overlook, one can see the entire city of Kyoto and Mt. Hiei in the dist....
Saimyoji Temple
Saimyoji Temple is said to have been founded as a branch temple of Jingoji Temple.Currently, it is the quasi-separate head temple of the Daikakuji school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, which goes by the name of "Makiosan".The 700-year-old Koya-maki tree diagonally in front of the main hall is one ....
Sankoji Temple
Sankoji Temple is the head temple of the four sects (Tendai, Shingon, Ritsu, and Jodo) and the head temple of the Nishiyama sect.The fifth temple of the Rakusai Kannon Sacred Site and the twelfth temple of the Nishiyama Kokushi Ruins Sacred Site.From the precincts of Sankoji Temple, you can enjoy a ....
Jikishian
The Jikishian of the Jodo sect of Buddhism has Amida Nyorai as its principal deity.The name "JJikishian" was given from the Zen Jikishi Jinshin (直指人心), which refers to the Zen practice of watching the branches of dead pine trees fall into a pond.It is especially beautiful in the fall and known for i....
Jizoin
Jizoin was originally built with Muso Kokushi as its founder.It is also called "Bamboo Temple" because it is surrounded by bamboos.In the precincts of the temple, there is a garden of sixteen arhats, which represents the practice of the sixteen arhats, and a monument to Lord Yoriyuki Hosokawa. Jizoi....
Jurinji Temple
Jurinji Temple belongs to the Tendai sect.Jurinji Temple is associated with “Narihira Ariwara,” one of the 36 Poets of Japan. It is commonly known as “Narihira Temple.In spring, 150-year-old weeping cherry trees (commonly known as Narihira Sakura) can be seen. In the fall, the 800-year-old giant cam....
Shojiji Temple
Shojiji Temple was founded in 680 by Enno Gyoja at the order of Emperor Temmu.It is also said to be the place where Ashikaga Takauji stopped by on his way to attack Rokuhara, saying that “winning and holding” was a good omen.From the Saigyo cherry blossoms, Shojiji Temple came to be known as the “Te....
Jojuji Temple
Jojuji Temple was founded in 810 by Jikaku Ennin (Tendai sect) at the behest of Emperor Saga.The Hojo (not usually open to the public) is the relocated residence of Tsunamura Date, and there is a hole in the interior to allow the young Tsunamura to escape.In front of the hojo is a Muromachi period p....
