Rokkakudo
Rokkakudo is Independent Temple of the Tendai sect, officially known as Shiyunsan Tyohoji Temple.It is said that Prince Shotoku built a hexagonal hall and enshrined the Goddess of Kannon in 587.Rokkakudo is the abode of Ikenobo, the headmaster of the Iemoto Ikebana school of flower arrangement, and ....
Ebisu Shrine
The Ebisu Shrine is one of the three major Ebisu shrines in Japan, along with the Nishinomiya Shrine in Hyogo and the Imamiya Ebisu Shrine in Osaka.In Kyoto, it is popularly known as "Kyo no Ebessan" (Kyoto's Ebessan).Ebessan," held from January 8 to 12, is famous for the many worshippers who come t....
Okazaki Shrine
Okazaki Shrine was called "East Heavenly King" because of its location to the east of the capital.The shrine was praised as a god of prayer for easy childbirth. Since a fertile rabbit is the guardian deity, the shrine is widely believed to be a shrine of matchmaking, safe childbirth, and child reari....
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....
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....
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 (....
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 ....
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.....