Ryoginan
Ryoginan is a Tatchu(temple on the grounds of a large temple) in Tofukuji Temple.Ryuginan is usually closed to the public.The Hojo (national treasure), built in the Muromachi period (1336-1573), is the oldest existing Hojo building in Japan.Around the hojo are the south garden "Garden of Nothingness....
Kyoto citywide Map
In addition to the formal division of Kyoto City (Nakagyo-ku, Higashiyama-ku, etc.), the city is still divided into five traditional areas: Rakuchu(CentralArea), Rakuto(EastArea), Rakusai(WestArea), Rakunan(SouthArea), and Rakuhoku(NorthArea).The Kiyomizu area centering on Kiyomizudera Temple in the....
Rakuto Map
Rakuto is the east area of Kyoto City.Kiyomizudera Temple is the most popular place, visited by about 20% of visitors to Kyoto.World Heritage Sites in the Rakuto area are Ginkakuji Temple and Kiyomizudera Temple.The Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto and take....
Rakunan Map
Rakunan is the south area of Kyoto City.Major tourist attractions are scattered in an inverted L shape.The Senbon-torii gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha is a popular photo spot.There are four World Heritage sites in the Rakunan area: Toji Temple, Daigoji Temple, Ujikami Shrine, and Byodoin.....