Tenjuan
Tenjuan is the founding Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Nanzenji Temple.It was lost during the Onin War, but was rebuilt by Hosokawa Yusai in 1602 and later became a family temple of the Hosokawa family.....
Nanzenin
Nanzenin is a branch temple of Nanzen-ji Temple. It was originally the site of a detached palace of Emperor Kameyama, and is said to be the birthplace of Nanzenji Temple.The garden is designated as one of the three most scenic and historic places in Kyoto, along with Tenryuji Garden and Kokedera Gar....
Nanzenji Temple
Nanzenji Temple is the head temple of the Nanzenji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.The Sanmon Gate, one of the three most important gates in Kyoto (Important Cultural Property), commands a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto.....
Hoennin
Honenin is independent temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism, and its principal deity is Amida Nyorai.BYAKUSADAN represents water with patterns painted on it by hardening the sand, and the mind is purified by passing between them.Honenin is a less touristy place.....
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....
Yougenin
Yogenin was once destroyed by fire, but was rebuilt by transferring the remains of Fushimi Castle.The ceiling of Yogenin has a "blood ceiling" with traces of the blood of Tokugawa family vassal Mototada Torii and his generals who committed suicide at Fushimi Castle, and it is said that the wooden fl....
Ryosokuin
Ryosokuin is one of the pagodas of Kenninji Temple.Originally called "Chisokuin", it was destroyed by fire in 1552 and later rebuilt and renamed Ryosokuin.Ryosokuin Temple is usually closed to the public, but is open to the public on a special seasonal basis. A zazen experience is available by reser....
Reikanji Temple
Reikanji Temple is a nun monastery where five imperial princesses and imperial granddaughters served as abbots, and is also known as the "Gosho of the Valley.The main hall was donated by Ienari Tokugawa in 1795. The garden is an ornamental garden with a pond and Hannya-ji type stone lanterns.....
Rokudochinnoji Temple
Rokudochinnoji Temple was originally founded by Monk Keishun, Kukai's teacher.From August 7 to 10, many people visit the temple for "Rokudo mairi" to welcome the spirits (ancestral spirits).The Gojozaka Pottery Festival is held to attract the "Rokudo mairi" crowd. Today, it is the largest pottery ma....
