Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle includes the grounds (total area of 275,000 square meters), Ninomaru Goten (National Treasure), East Main Gate (Important Cultural Property), and Ninomaru Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)The castle tower was moved from Fushimi Castle in 1626, but was destroyed by lightning in 1750....
Higashi Hongwanji Temple
Higashi Hongwanji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu Otani sect of Jodo Shinshu.Locals call it "Ohigashi-san".It is home to the Mikado Gate, one of the three main gates of Kyoto, and the Mieido, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, and inside there is a large hall with a floor spa....
Honnoji Temple
Honnoji Temple is the main temple of the Honmon school of the Hokke school of Buddhism.On June 2, 1589, it was burned down along with Oda Nobunaga in the Honnoji Incident, a rebellion by Akechi Mitsuhide.Honnoji Temple, which burned down many times, dislikes fire (hi), and the character for "go" is ....
Rokkakudo
Rokkakudo is Independent Temple of the Tendai sect, officially known as Shiyunsan Tyohoji Temple.It is said that Prince Shotoku built a hexagonal hall and enshrined the Goddess of Kannon in 587.Rokkakudo is the abode of Ikenobo, the headmaster of the Iemoto Ikebana school of flower arrangement, and ....
Awata Shrine
Awata Shrine is located at Awataguchi, one of the seven gates of Kyoto.Awata Shrine, located on a small hill, commands a panoramic view of the Otorii gate of Heian Shrine, the hall of Konkai Komyoji Temple, and Mount Hiei.Awata Shrine is a hidden spot for autumn foliage.The Awata Festival in October....
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
The main building of the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art is the oldest existing public museum building in Japan.Entering the main entrance on the basement floor from Kyocera Square, a slope-shaped plaza, you will find ticket booths, stores, and cafes.....
Kyoto City Zoo
The Kyoto Zoo was the second zoo to open in Japan in 1903.About 150 species of animals, including western gorillas, are kept here.The 40,000-square-meter area includes a Ferris wheel and other facilities for children to play. Baby strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent, allowing everyone f....
Konchiin
Konchiin was founded around 1400 and is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Nanzen-ji Temple.It was moved to its current location by "Isin Suiden" in the early Edo period (1603-1867) and prospered to the extent that it was also known as "temple daimyo" (temple feudal lord).....
Syorenin
Syorenin was originally built as a monk's abode called Shoren-bo when Saicho opened Mt. Hiei.The first thing you will see at Syorenin is a camphor tree (registered as a natural monument in Kyoto City), the largest tree at 26.1 m. It was planted by Shinran Shonin at the end of the 12th century and wa....
Chionin
Chionin is the head temple of the Jodo sect.It has numerous national treasures and important cultural properties, including Sanmon Gate (the largest gate in Japan), one of the three main gates in Kyoto, Mikageido (national treasure), Sutra Repository (important cultural property), and Karamon Gate (....