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 Tower
The official name of Yasaka-no-to is Hokanji Temple.Currently belongs to the Kenninji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.It was built by Prince Shotoku after receiving a message from Nyoirin Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) in a dream. It was later destroyed by fire several times, but was rebuilt by....
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.....
Katsura Rikyu
Katsura Rikyu(Katsura Imperial Palace) was originally built by Prince Tomohito Hachijo, the first prince of Hachijo Palace, in 1615 as a villa (koshoin) for his family.Katsura Rikyu has been highly acclaimed overseas and was awarded second place in the American Journal of Japanese Gardening. It is f....
Kinkakuji Temple
The World Heritage Site of Kinkakuji Temple(Golden Temple) is a Zen temple of the Shokokuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, officially called Rokuonji.In particular, the Golden Pavilion stands out even more in the snow.It is popular among foreign tourists.Access to Kinkakuji Temple from Kyoto Station....
Gioji Temple
Gionji Temple is a nunnery belonging to the Shingon sect of Buddhism and the pagoda of Daikakuji Temple.The building was donated by Kunimichi Kitagaki, the third governor of Kyoto Prefecture (1881 - 1892).The large Yoshino window (commonly known as the "rainbow window") is impressive.Moss gardens ar....
Kokedera Temple
Kokedera Temple, a World Heritage site, was founded by Prince Shotoku about 1,300 years ago.The official name of the temple is Saiboji, but it is generally called Koke-dera (moss temple) because of the blanket of moss covering the garden.The garden, designed by Muso Kokushi, is a two-tiered structur....
Jojakkoji Temple
It is said that Jojakkoji Temple was first built on this site on Mt. Ogura with a donation from the Kadokura family.The principal image is the Great Mandala of the Ten Realms.The name of the temple is said to derive from the fact that this area had the feeling of an everlasting paradise.....
Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Tenryuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.It was originally built by Ashikaga Takauji to mourn the loss of Emperor Godaigo.Since its foundation, the temple has suffered eight major fires, including the Onin War and the Hamagurimon Incide....