Himukai Daijingu Shrine
Himukai Daijingu Shrine is said to have been built by transferring the remains of a shrine in Takachiho, Chikushi-Hyuga (Miyazaki Prefecture).During the Heian period (794-1185), Emperor Seiwa bestowed upon the shrine the imperial tablet “Himukai-no-miya”.Amano-Iwato is up the road next to the inner ....
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 ....
Hokoku Shrine
Hokoku Shrine (Toyokuni Shrine) is a shrine dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and was rebuilt in 1880.The Karamon Gate (National Treasure) and other remains of Fushimi Castle are located here.Hokoji Temple is located to the north of Hokoku Shrine, where a temple bell with the inscription "National Sec....
Hoennin
Honenin is independent temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism, and its principal deity is Amida Nyorai.BYAKUSADAN represents water with patterns painted on it by hardening the sand, and the mind is purified by passing between them.Honenin is a less touristy place.....
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.....
Yasaka Koshindo
Yasaka Koshindo is one of the three major koshindo in Japan, along with Osaka Shitennoji Koshindo and Tokyo Iriya Koshindo (no longer in existence).The principal deity is the Blue-Faced Vajra Child. Blue-faced Vajra is said to become Yasya (the demon god of ancient Indian mythology) and eat bad peop....
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is a popular tourist spot known locally as "Gion-san.Gion Festival, one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, is famous for its various rituals and events that take place during the month of July from July 1 to July 31.Yoiyama, a festival with 35 floats (including one resting float) w....
Yasui Kompiragu Shrine
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine offers blessings for "Enkiri (divorce) and Enmusubi (marriage)," "Maritime safety," and "Traffic safety.It is popularly known as "Yasui no Kompira-san.Yasui Konpiragu Shrine is popular among women as a shrine for breaking off marriages and for bringing good luck.....
Yoshida Shrine
Yoshida Shrine is said to have originated in April 859, when San'in Fujiwara invited the deity of Kasuga Taisha Shrine to the foot of Yoshida Mountain (Kaguraoka).The Setsubun Festival (February 2 - 4) is well known.On February 2, "Tsuinashiki," in which "Hososhi," a man with a red face and four gol....
Rokudochinnoji Temple
Rokudochinnoji Temple was originally founded by Monk Keishun, Kukai's teacher.From August 7 to 10, many people visit the temple for "Rokudo mairi" to welcome the spirits (ancestral spirits).The Gojozaka Pottery Festival is held to attract the "Rokudo mairi" crowd. Today, it is the largest pottery ma....
