temples, shrines and Buddhist temples

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 [...].

The online game "Fleet Konnichiwa" combines a fleet of adorable, beautiful girls and the former Japanese Navy. This game [...].

Deaimon" TV animation started to air on April 6, 2022. Set in Midorimatsu, a Japanese confectionery shop in Kyoto, it brings people together with Japanese sweets [...].

YuruYuri" is a manga work by Namori. It is modeled on Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture, where Kyoko and her friends are visiting Kyoto on a school trip [...].

Kyousou Giga (京騒戯画) is an anime that has been broadcast since 2013. Kyoto is used as a model everywhere [...].

Cats are irresistibly cute, no matter where you see them. It is so soothing to see a cat living freely, and [...]...

Kyoto is a sightseeing spot with shrines and temples crowded with tourists every day. However, there is a place away from such hustle and bustle where you can enjoy Kyoto's natural [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

After the cherry blossom season has passed, azaleas are next in season. Although cherry blossoms are popular in Kyoto, there are actually many azalea viewing spots around 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 [...].

Kyoto in spring is famous for its cherry blossoms, and if you are planning a trip to Kyoto in March or April, you may be thinking "I want to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto! If you are planning a trip to Kyoto in March or April, you are probably thinking [...].

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 [...].

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

Kyoto is often thought of as a place of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, but a winter trip to Kyoto is quite nice as well! Kyoto has a variety of sightseeing spots [...].

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 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, [...]...

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 [...]...

Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto was founded in 1895. It was built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Kyoto, a city with many old shrines [...].

Kyoto is crowded with many people during the autumn foliage season. When you visit tourist spots during the daytime, you may wonder whether you came to see the autumn leaves or people's heads [...].

If you come to Kyoto, you may want to stop by Uji City as a sightseeing spot. Uji City is located in the south of Kyoto and is home to Byodoin Phoenix Hall and other of Japan's most [...].