Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine
Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine offers blessings for wisdom, business acumen, learning, good fortune, and protection against misfortune. Locals call it "Nishiki no Tenjin-san" and it is well known.The torii gate of Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine is strikingly stuck into the building. The precincts of the shrine ar....
Mibudera Temple
Mibudera Temple was used as a training ground for the Shinsengumi during the closing days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.The Mibudera Setsubune is a famous three-day Setsubun event held from February 2 to 4, and has a history of about 900 years.On February 2 and 3, you can see Mibu Kyogen (performance is....
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....
Ryosokuin
Ryosokuin is one of the pagodas of Kenninji Temple.Originally called "Chisokuin", it was destroyed by fire in 1552 and later rebuilt and renamed Ryosokuin.Ryosokuin Temple is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public on a special seasonal basis. A zazen experience is available by reser....
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....
Arashiyama Monkey Park
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a public park for Japanese monkeys that opened in 1957.A 20-minute walk from the entrance takes you to the summit. About 130 Japanese macaques in one group live at the summit.Baby monkeys can be seen from April to July.....
Oyamazaki Sanso Museum
Oyamazaki Sanso Museum is operated by the Asahi Group Arts Foundation.Chichu-kan (Underground Jewel Box) exhibits Claude Monet's "Water Lilies.Backpacks and carry-on bags are not allowed in the museum, so leave them in the lockers at the rest house.On the second floor of the main building, there is ....
Saiinkasuga Shrine
Saiinkasuga Shrine was originally founded when a spirit was received from Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.There is also a shrine called Modoroki Shrine, which offers blessings for travel safety and traffic safety.....
Suzumushidera Temple
Myotokuzan Kegonji is commonly called "Suzumushidera" because of the constant sound of bell bugs throughout the year.There is also Japan's only happy Jizo (guardian deity of children) wearing straw sandals and square and triangular shaped bamboos.....
Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine is the place where Sugawara no Michizane stopped by when he was left for Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in 901.Hachijogaike Pond, which stretches in front of Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, was built in 1638 by Prince Tomohito Hachijo.Around Hachijogaike Pond is Kinsuitei, famous for its b....
