Shokokuji Temple
Shokokuji Temple has Shakyamuni Buddha as its principal deity.The World Heritage sites of Kinkakuji Temple and Ginkakuji Temple belong to Shokokuji Temple.The ceiling of the Hatto is decorated with a painting of “Naruki-ryu,” a dragon that resonates with sound (by Mitsunobu Kano).....
Syakuzoji Temple
Syakuzoji Temple is locally known as Kuginuki Jizo or “Kuginuki-sanKugi means nail and nuki means to pull out.It is called "Kugi-nuki Jizo " because it pulls out suffering.Not a few people dedicate an ema (votive tablet) with two nails and a nail puller.....
Seiganji Temple
Seigan Temple is dedicated to the Amida Nyorai.During the Heian period, Sei Shonagon and Izumishikibu took refuge in the temple.It was destroyed by fire 10 times and rebuilt each time. In the Meiji era (1868-1912), 80% of the precincts were confiscated and a downtown area was built, which became Shi....
Daihoonji Temple
Daihoonji Temple is more often called Senbon Shakado, which derives from the fact that the east side of the temple site used to be located on Senbon Street.The main hall (National Treasure) is the oldest Buddhist temple structure in Kyoto City, retaining the early Kamakura period remains of the inne....
Nishi Honganji Temple
Nishi Honganji Temple is the head temple of the Honganji School of Shinshu Jodo.Locals call it "Onishi-san.In 1994, it was registered as a World Heritage site.Mikageido is one of the world's largest wooden structures (48 m east to west, 62 m north to south, 29 m high, 441 tatami mats and approximate....
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....
Houkyoji Temple
Houkyoji Temple is also known as "Ningyo Temple," with a mound of dolls on the temple grounds and numerous dolls decorating the interior.Ningyo is a doll.Normally closed to the public, it is open to the public in spring and fall for doll exhibitions. Photography is not permitted inside the rooms or ....
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 ....
Honpouji Temple
Honpouji Temple is one of the head temples of Nichiren Shoshu.In 1587, it was moved to its present location by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.The Tomoe garden in front of the shoin was created by Honami Koetsu.The garden of ten (tsushinaniwa) is named after the nine stones and the will of the heart (sh....
Mibudera Temple
Mibudera Temple was used as a training ground for the Shinsengumi during the closing days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.The Mibudera Setsubune is a famous three-day Setsubun event held from February 2 to 4, and has a history of about 900 years.On February 2 and 3, you can see Mibu Kyogen (performance is....
