Shimogamo Shrine
The World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine is known as "Shimogamo-san" by the locals.The official name is Kamo-mioya-jinja.Shimogamo Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, is associated with the Kamo clan and has been documented since BC.....
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....
Kyoto National Museum
The Kyoto National Museum has a collection of more than 10,000 items. The main gate (important cultural property) is flanked by A. Rodin's Thinker, and behind it is the Baroque-style Meiji Ancient Capital Building, which is used for special exhibitions.....
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....
Sanjusangendo
The official name of Sanjusangendo is Rengeoin. It belongs to the Tendai sect of Buddhism and was built by Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164.The main hall is lined with a total of 1,001 wooden statues, including the seated wooden statue of Senju Kannon (National Treasure), 500 standing wooden statues of ....
Shoden Eigenin
Shoden Eigenin is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Kenninji temple, where Shodenin and Eigenan are combined into one.There used to be a tea ceremony house (national treasure) called Jyoan, now located in Yurakuen in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. 1996, the tea ceremony house....
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 ....
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....
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....
