Konkai Komyoji Temple
Konkai Komyoji Temple is said to have originated when Honen Shonin established a small hermitage. Later, Emperor Go-Kogon bestowed upon the temple the two characters "Kin-Kai" and it became Konkai Komyo-ji Temple.It is locally known as "Kurotani-san".Konkai Komyoji Temple is associated with the Aizu....
Shogunzuka
Shogunzuka is said to have been buried in a 2.5-meter-high doll dressed in armor and holding a sword, bow, and arrow to pray for the protection of the capital at the time of the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo.....
Shinnyodo
Shinnyodo is a Tendai sect temple with a standing statue of Amida Nyorai as its principal image, and its official name is Reishozan Shinshogokurakuji.Shinnyodo is especially beneficial to women. The principal image of Amida Nyorai is said to have nodded three times when he said, "I would like you to....
Chionin
Chionin is the head temple of the Jodo sect.It has numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, including Sanmon Gate (the largest gate in Japan), one of the three main gates in Kyoto, Mikageido (national treasure), Sutra Repository (important cultural property), and Karamon Gate (....
Tetsugaku-no-michi
Tetsugaku-no-michi is a walking path along the river leading to the Lake Biwa Sosui. The name "Tetsugaku-no-michi" comes from the philosopher Kitaro Nishida, who walked it while contemplating.About 450 cherry trees are planted along the 1.8-kilometer path, making it one of the most famous cherry blo....
Nanzenji Temple
Nanzenji Temple is the head temple of the Nanzenji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.The Sanmon Gate, one of the three most important gates in Kyoto (Important Cultural Property), commands a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto.....
HeianJingu Shrine
HeianJingu Shrine was built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the transfer of the capital to Heian.The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Kanmu, the first emperor of Kyoto, and Emperor Komei, the last emperor of Kyoto.The shrine pavilion is a five-eighths scale reproduction of Chodoin, the main ....
Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park is the oldest park in Kyoto (approximately 8,600 m2 in area).Originally, this site was part of Yasaka Shrine, which was separated after the Meiji Restoration in the form of payment to the government, and is now managed by Kyoto City.....
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....
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.....
