Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Kyoto Imperial Palace is approximately 450 m north to south, 250 m east to west, and 110,000 m2.It was used as the Imperial Palace where the Emperor resided until 1869, when the capital was moved to Tokyo.....
Sento Gosho
Sento Gosho is a palace used by emperors after they abdicate, and was first built in 1630 as the palace of Emperor Gomizunoo.Audio guides in English, French, and Chinese are available for loan (free of charge). The tour takes approximately 1 hour.....
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle includes the grounds (total area of 275,000 square meters), Ninomaru Goten (National Treasure), East Main Gate (Important Cultural Property), and Ninomaru Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)The castle tower was moved from Fushimi Castle in 1626, but was destroyed by lightning in 1750....
Eikando Temple
Eikando is the head temple of the Seizan Zenrin School of the Jodo sect. The official name of the temple is "Zenrinji," which was given by Emperor Seiwa.Eikando is one of the most famous places in Kyoto for its autumn foliage, so much so that it is known as "Eikando of maple trees," and is a place t....
Ginkakuji Temple
The World Heritage Site Ginkakuji Temple belongs to the Shokokuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, the same sect as Kinkakuji Temple.The official name of Ginkakuji Temple, Higashiyama Jishoji, was named after Ashikaga Yoshimasa's Buddhist name, Jishoin.....
Kenninji Temple
Kenninji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, founded by Eisai, the founder of Japanese tea ceremony. It was built in imitation of China's HyakjōzAt Kenninji Temple, visitors can see "Souryu-zu," two giant dragons painted on the ceiling of the Hatto, the Wind and Thunder Gods (the original is i....
Kodaiji Temple
Kodaiji Temple was founded in 1606 by Kitanomandokoro (Nene), the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to mourn his death.Entokuin (the place where Kitanomandokoro ended his life) is located on the west side of Koudaiji Temple across from Nene-no-michi.....
Konchiin
Konchiin was founded around 1400 and is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Nanzen-ji Temple.It was moved to its current location by "Isin Suiden" in the early Edo period (1603-1867) and prospered to the extent that it was also known as "temple daimyo" (temple feudal lord).....
Syorenin
Syorenin was originally built as a monk's abode called Shoren-bo when Saicho opened Mt. Hiei.The first thing you will see at Syorenin is a camphor tree (registered as a natural monument in Kyoto City), the largest tree at 26.1 m. It was planted by Shinran Shonin at the end of the 12th century and wa....
Chishakuin
Chishakuin is the head temple of the Chizan School of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.Facilities include Chishakuin Kaikan, where the general public can stay overnight.On June 15, the Aoba Festival (barrier paintings and the famous garden are free on that day) is held. In autumn, the autumn leaves are ....
