Over 1200 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple which is a Buddhist temple.
The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.
Take the Kyoto City bus routes 100/206 and get to Gojozaka about 30 minutes.
Temple / Shrine
Sanjusangendo Temple
It is a Tendai school of Buddhism temple.
The temple name literally means Hall with thirty three spaces between columns, describing…
It is a Tendai school of Buddhism temple.
The temple name literally means Hall with thirty three spaces between columns, describing the architecture of the long main hall of the temple.
Take the Kyoto City bus routes 100/206 and get to Museum, Sanjusangendo Mae about 15 minutes
Temple / Shrine
Kinkakuji Temple
It officially named Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple.
It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National…
It officially named Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple.
It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.
Take the Kyoto City bus routes Nijojo and Kinkakuji Temple Express and get to Kinkakuji-michi (Kinkakuji Temple) about 40 minutes.
Neighborhood, Shopping
Arashiyama
It refers to the mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally…
It refers to the mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.
The “Moon Crossing Bridge” (Togetsukyo), notable for its views of cherry blossoms and autumn colors on the slopes of Arashiyama.
From JR San-in main line Kyoto station to Saga Arashiyama station about 30 minutes.
Temple / Shrine
Fushimiinari
Inari shrines are the most familiar Shinto shrines to the Japanese people.
There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout…
Inari shrines are the most familiar Shinto shrines to the Japanese people.
There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout the country, frequented by people of all ages.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine with which all the others are affiliated.
From JR Nara line Kyoto station to Inari station about 5 minutes.
Temple / Shrine
Ryuanji Temple
This dry landscape garden is world-famous as the “Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple.” The 15 garden stones are arranged in…
This dry landscape garden is world-famous as the “Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple.” The 15 garden stones are arranged in such a way that you can never see them all at once. Why not immerse yourself in the world of wabi-sabi while relaxing in the garden?
Sando chaya
The approach from Mitsutsuji to Yotsutsuji has many steep slopes and is lined with teahouses where you can take a…
As soon as you step off the lively Shijo Street, you’ll be greeted by a stone pavement sprinkled with water, giving you a sense of the tranquil atmosphere of Kyoto. You can spend a relaxing moment in a cozy and comfortable space while looking out at the small garden that condenses the nature of each season. Koetsu Mizusashi Bento A proud bento with a photo of the famous Koetsu Mizusashi. *The photo is an example.
Temple / Shrine
Byodo-in Hoo-do
This temple is a World Heritage Site and is featured on Japan’s 10 yen coin and 10,000 yen bill. A…
This temple is a World Heritage Site and is featured on Japan’s 10 yen coin and 10,000 yen bill. A golden phoenix shines on the roof of the Phoenix Hall, which has been restored to its original appearance through renovation work.
Temple / Shrine
Daitokuji Temple
The sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple has a stone-paved approach surrounded by numerous bamboo groves and a beautiful moss garden within…
The sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple has a stone-paved approach surrounded by numerous bamboo groves and a beautiful moss garden within the premises. The autumn leaves are beautiful, and it is a famous garden that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Restaurant
Hisago
A long-established soba restaurant founded in 1930. Lunch of fluffy oyakodon with the scent of Japanese pepper.
