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....
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....
Zuishinin
Zuishinin is dedicated to the seated image of Nyoirin Kannon.Zuishinin is the legendary place where Fukukusa no Shosho came to see Ono Komachi for 99 days.On the last Sunday of March, "Hanezu Odori" is held, in which girls dressed as Ono Komachi and Fukukusa no Shosho dance.....
Sennyuji Temple
Sennyuji Temple got its name from a clear spring that gushed out in one of its precincts.After the death of Emperor Shijo in 1242 and the construction of his tomb, the tombs of successive emperors were also built.Sennyuji Temple is also called "mitera" because it is a family temple of the imperial f....
Daigoji Temple
Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Daigo school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.In 907, it became an imperial temple for Emperor Daigo. The temple was destroyed by fire during the Onin War, but was rebuilt with donations from Toyotomi Hideyoshi.The 38-meter-high five-st....
Toji Temple
Toji Temple, a World Heritage Site, was built to the east of Rajomon Gate when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo by Emperor Kanmu.Its official name is Kyoo Gokokuji Temple.On the 21st of every month (the anniversary of the death of Kobo Daishi Kukai), a fair called "Kobo-san" is held with over a th....
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.....
Bishamondo
Bishamondo was originally founded by merging three temples.The main deity is Bishamonten.Bishamonten is believed to bring good luck for prosperous business, family safety, and to ward off evil spirits, and a lucky bamboo branch will be awarded at the "Hatsu-tora mairi" in January.It is famous for "B....
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....
Hokaiji Temple
Hokaiji Temple offers blessings for easy childbirth, child bearing, and breast feeding.It used to have many pagodas and halls, but they were destroyed by fire during the Onin War, and now only the Amida Hall and the Yakushi Hall remain.It is the family temple of the Hino family, known for Tomiko Hin....