Koumyouin
Koumyouin is a Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Tofukuji Temple.The garden in front of the hojo is a pond-style dry landscape garden by Mirei Shigemori.The garden, named after the temple's name Koumyo, consists of white sand, green moss, and three stone arrangements in three place....
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....
Shorinji Temple
Shorinji Temple is the Tatchu(temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Tofukuji Temple.Normally closed to the public, Shorinji Temple is open to the public on special occasions in spring and fall. However, if you make a reservation for 10 or more people, you can visit the temple even during the c....
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.....
Byodoin
Byodoin, a World Heritage site, is said to have been founded in 1052 by Kanpaku Fujiwara no Yorimichi.The principal deity is Amida Nyorai. It consists of a winged corridor and a tailed corridor extending from left to right centering on the central hall of the Amida Hall, and is called the Phoenix Ha....
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan.The Senbon-Torii gate is a popular photo spot for Japanese and foreigners alike.After passing through the Senbon-torii gate, you will find the "omokaru-ishi" stone, which is said to grant wishes if the weight of t....
Fujimori Shrine
Fujimori Shrine is known as the birthplace of the Iris Festival (Tango).Many people involved in horse racing visit the shrine for its blessings for luck in winning.In May, the Fujimori Festival, famous for the Kakeuma Shinto ritual, is held.....
Manjyuji Temple
Manjuji Temple is the Tatchu(temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Tofukuji Temple.Manjyuji Temple is the fifth of the Kyoto Gozan temples.Manjyuji Temple is not open to the public.....
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.....