Gokonomiya Shrine
Gokonomiya Shrine was given the name Gokomiya by Emperor Seiwa because of the fragrant spring that sprang up in the precincts of the shrine.It is visited by many worshippers as a god of easy childbirth.Every year in early October, the largest festival in Rakunan, Gokonomiya Shinkosai (Fushimi Festiv....
Shokado Garden Art Museum
Shokado Garden Art Museum is a famous garden in Rakunan（South Area） that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons.The site covers an area of about 22,000 m2, where you can see the "Shokado" hermitage tea house, three other tea rooms, about 40 species of bamboos and bamboo, and about 200 species of....
Sennyuji Temple
Sennyuji Temple got its name from a clear spring that gushed out in one of its precincts.After the death of Emperor Shijo in 1242 and the construction of his tomb, the tombs of successive emperors were also built.Sennyuji Temple is also called "mitera" because it is a family temple of the imperial f....
Daigoji Temple
Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Daigo school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.In 907, it became an imperial temple for Emperor Daigo. The temple was destroyed by fire during the Onin War, but was rebuilt with donations from Toyotomi Hideyoshi.The 38-meter-high five-st....
Toji Temple
Toji Temple, a World Heritage Site, was built to the east of Rajomon Gate when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo by Emperor Kanmu.Its official name is Kyoo Gokokuji Temple.On the 21st of every month (the anniversary of the death of Kobo Daishi Kukai), a fair called "Kobo-san" is held with over a th....
Tofukuji Temple
Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.Tofukuji Temple is one of the most famous places in Kyoto for its autumn foliage, and is visited by many tourists during the foliage season. The view of "Tsutenkyo Bridge" from "Gaun Bridge" is especially spectacular.....
Bishamondo
Bishamondo was originally founded by merging three temples.The main deity is Bishamonten.Bishamonten is believed to bring good luck for prosperous business, family safety, and to ward off evil spirits, and a lucky bamboo branch will be awarded at the "Hatsu-tora mairi" in January.It is famous for "B....
Mimurotoji Temple
Mimurotoji Temple is said to have been founded by the order of Emperor Konin with Kannon as its principal deity.It was destroyed by fire in 1573 by Oda Nobunaga. The main hall was rebuilt in 1814.The 10th of the 33 temples in the western part of Japan.....
Ryoginan
Ryoginan is a Tatchu(temple on the grounds of a large temple) in Tofukuji Temple.Ryuginan is usually closed to the public.The Hojo (national treasure), built in the Muromachi period (1336-1573), is the oldest existing Hojo building in Japan.Around the hojo are the south garden "Garden of Nothingness....
Enkoji Temple
Enkoji Temple is a temple of the Nanzenji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, and its principal deity is a seated statue of the thousand-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.Engoji Temple has a garden named "Jugyu no Niwa" .The oldest garden pond in the north area, Seiryuchi, is located here.Enko....
