Rokuharamitsuji Temple
Rokuharamitsuji Temple is the 17th temple of the 33 sacred sites of the Kannon in the western part of Japan.It was used by Taira no Tadamori as a lodging house.It is said that Kuya Shonin, at the order of Emperor Murakami, chanted Buddhist prayers to quell a plague that was spreading at the time.....
Adashinonembutsuji Temple
Adashinonembutsuji Temple was founded by Kukai, who built Gochisan Nyoraiji Temple to mourn the dead.Adashino was one of the big three burial sites in Kyoto, along with Toribeyama and Rendaino.....
Enrian
Enrian was named after the hermitage from "Gongu-jo-do" and "Enri-edo" by Emperor Reigen.The temple fell into disrepair, but was restored in 1910 and became a nunnery with Tesshu Yamaoka's daughter as abbess.Enrian is a foliage viewing hole that can only be visited during the autumn foliage season.....
Otagi Nembutsuji Temple
Otagi Nembutsuji Temple is said to have originated when Otagi Temple was built in Otagi County.The name "Otagi Nembutsuji" came to be known as "Otagi Nembutsu Temple" because of the constant chanting of "Nembutsu".It is quiet with few tourists. It is a beautiful place for autumn leaves.....
Otokunidera Temple
Otokunidera Temple is a branch temple of Haseji Temple of the Toyoyama school of Shingon Buddhism.In 811, "Koubou Taishi Kukai" returned from Tang Dynasty China and was appointed as a separate head of Otokunidera Temple, where he repaired and built the temple.....
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....
Keishunin
Keishunin is the pagoda of Myoshinji Temple and was originally built in 1598 by Hidenori Tsuda (second son of Nobutada Oda) as "Kenshoin.There are four gardens of different styles. The garden of purity is a pot garden on the north side of the hojo. The Wabi-no-niwa is an open-air garden that leads t....
Kogenji Temple
Kogenji Temple is the Tatchu (temple on the grounds of a large temple) of Tenryuji Temple. It was originally founded by Hosokawa Mochiyuki in 1429.The temple was destroyed by fire many times, but in 1882, it was joined with "Ihoku Ken" and has remained to the present day.Normally closed to the publi....
Kozanji Temple
The World Heritage Site Kozanji Temple houses the famous caricatures of birds, beasts, and humans (National Treasure).The Seoksuin (National Treasure) exhibits the caricatures of birds, beasts, and humans (replica), the carved dog (by Unkei), and the Zenzai-doji.Mt.Tougano is said to be the birthpl....
