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Fukuchiyama City is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture. The population is about 80,000 and it was the second city in Kyoto Prefecture in 1937. [...].

Do you know "Ohara Sanzenin" in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto? This temple, along with Seiren-in and Myoho-in, is one of the three monasteries of the Sanmon sect of the Tendai Sect of Buddhism [...].

Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. It is first and foremost a place visited by foreigners from abroad rather than Japanese [...].

When you come to Kyoto, you are especially impressed by the fact that the streets are laid out in a grid pattern. It is not often that you see streets like this [...].

In Kyoto, there are many famous places known as "Meisui" (famous water). In such cases, what you especially want to visit is not just famous water to look at, but also to "drink [...]".

Have you ever heard of Rozanji Temple, a famous sightseeing area in Kyoto? Rozanji Temple is located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, and is the site of the Genji [...].

Murakami Kaishindo has long been loved for its cookies, madeleines, Russian cakes, and other simple tastes. It has long been a favorite of the locals [...].

Temples in Kyoto have a variety of attractions, don't they? For example, the architecture, the objects enshrined, and the seasonal scenery [...].

When you come to Kyoto, we recommend that you visit the sightseeing spots, but we also recommend that you walk through the elegant streets of Kyoto. The streets are not as they used to be, but [...]...

Sightseeing in Kyoto is crowded with many people, and some people prefer to avoid the crowds if possible. In fact, even in Kyoto, locals know well [...].

Toji-in Temple is located in Toji-in Kita-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City. It is a temple of Tenryuji school of Rinzai sect and was built by Ashikaga Takauji in 1341 as his grave site [...].

Do you know about the three major festivals in Kyoto? In Kyoto, there are three festivals called Aoi Matsuri, Gion Matsuri, and Jidai Matsuri.

Kyoto's temples and shrines are power spots that offer various benefits such as longevity, matchmaking, love, beauty, health, all-powerful power, childbirth, study, and money [...].

If you are going to visit temples in Kyoto, you will want to enjoy matcha (powdered green tea) as well. You can see the scenery of Kyoto while drinking matcha [...].

Kyoto is one of the many tourist destinations in Japan. Kyoto has a variety of famous temples and shrines, but we recommend those who wish to receive power [...].

Have you ever heard of "Yanagitani Kannon Yangtani-ji Temple" located in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture? This temple has become very famous for its hanatamizu (flower hand-watering ceremony) on social networking sites [...].

Do you know "Yoshida Shrine" located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City? This shrine was built to protect the Heian-kyo capital and is home to various [...]...

Do you know a temple called "Joruridera" in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture? Here you can see many national treasures [...].

Do you know "Iwafuneji Temple" located in Kamo-cho, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture? Since the place is located on the border of Nara and Kyoto prefectures, you may not know [...].

Have you ever heard of "Seimei Shrine" located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto? This shrine is dedicated to Abe no Seimei, who is said to have been an astronomer [...].

When you come to a shrine, you want to draw an omikuji at least once. Omikuji tell our fortune or good luck, don't they? Daikichi, Shokichi, etc. [...].

Have you ever heard of Ohara, a place located northeast of central Kyoto? An hour from Kyoto City by bus or rental car [...].

When visiting Tsukiji, a pure coffee shop in Shijo-Kawaramachi, one of Kyoto's most popular areas, the author was surprised to find that most of its customers were young people in their 20s [...].

Arashiyama is a major sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Arashiyama is the perfect place to experience something out of the ordinary, visiting famous temples and eating out. Arashiyama is the perfect place to [...].

This is the second in a series of articles introducing Kyoto's sightseeing spots, divided into “wards”! You may know the names of temples and shrines familiar to you from history textbooks [...].

It is almost time for the rainy season to begin. Although I hate the dreariness of the rainy season, I get excited when people say "the season of hydrangeas" [...].

Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan. Many people know the names of temples and shrines, but are not quite sure of their location within Kyoto [...].

When you visit Kyoto for sightseeing, you should not miss the shrines and temples. However, if you have been to Kyoto several times, you may find that the famous temples and shrines are not as crowded [...].

Have you ever been to the Kyoto Gyoen? The Kyoto Gyoen is a green area surrounding the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is home to a thousand [...] from the Heian Period to the Meiji Period.

Many people may answer "Kinkaku-ji" and "Ginkaku-ji" when asked about famous temples in Kyoto. The Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji temples are located in the [...]...

Peach blossoms are darker pink than someiyoshino. The best time to view them is from mid-March to late April, about the same time as the cherry blossoms [...].

It is not easy to imagine what Kyo ryori is like, even if it is called Kyo ryori. Many people think of Kyo ryori as Japanese food [...].

What is an Onmyoji? What exactly is an Onmyoji? Dramas, movies, games, and anime [...].

When I think of Kyoto, I think of ____. Sightseeing spots, experiences, food... many things may come to mind, but you can never miss [...].

February 3 is Setsubun day every year. When we spend Setsubun day at home, we throw beans and eat ehomaki (rolls wrapped in ehoumaki, a traditional Japanese sweet made with soybeans). Among the shrines and temples in Kyoto [...].

Rokkakudo is a must-see when visiting Kyoto. Rokkakudo is located on the east side of Karasuma-dori to Rokkaku-dori and is a power spot [...].

Kuramadera Temple is said to be where Ushiwakamaru trained. Kuramadera Temple has numerous sights and legends, and is popular as one of the best power spots in Kyoto [...].

Have you ever felt an elegant fragrance when you got off at the Hachijo exit of Kyoto Station? The author returned from a trip and this aroma [...].

Have you ever heard of the "Izumiyama Shichifukujin Tour" held every year on Coming-of-Age Day? This is an annual New Year's event to enjoy various views of Kyoto [...].

The year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. So, this time, let's experience the atmosphere of the Year of the Rabbit to the fullest, Kyoto, where rabbits are enshrined [...].

Hatsumode (New Year's visit to a shrine or temple to pray for a good year. In Kyoto, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, etc. are popular spots.

There are many temples to visit in Kyoto, but have you ever heard of Suzumo-dera Temple, famous for the sound of bell bugs? As the name suggests, Suzumo-dera Temple is [...]...

Autumn is the season of "colored leaves. In Kyoto, there are many places famous for their autumn foliage. The best time to view the autumn leaves in Kyoto is from early November to early December every year [...].

Did you know that in Kyoto, special openings of cultural properties are held twice a year, in spring and fall? The official name of this event is "Kyoto Special Open House of Undisclosed Cultural Properties" [...].

Do you know that Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a sightseeing spot in Kyoto, has a spot called "Tainai-meguri" (Tainai tour)? The temple is located on the east side of the city, in the [...]...

Arashiyama" is one of the must-visit places when you come to Kyoto. Arashiyama is a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto that everyone has an image of. In Arashiyama, [...]...

Did you know that there is an event called the Inoko-no-Iwai (Boar Festival)? The month of the Boar (October in the lunar calendar), or November in the current [...].

Kyoto is home to many wonderful traditional crafts that have been cultivated over its long history. In the autumn season of art, when the leaves begin to change colors, craftsmen [...].

When you are sightseeing in Kyoto and find a Japanese restaurant or cafe you are looking for, have you ever wondered why the address is so long? When you are sightseeing in Kyoto and find a Japanese restaurant or cafe you are looking for, have you ever had an experience where you thought, "What?

The weather in Kyoto has turned pleasant, making it the perfect season for visiting temples and shrines. Autumn foliage will soon be at its best, and [...]...