Have you heard of the anime *Holmes in Kyoto: Teramachi Sanjo*?<\/p>\n
\"Holmes of Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjo\" is an anime adaptation of Mai Mochizuki's mystery novel series.<\/p>\n
The story revolves mainly around antique appraisals and exploring Kyoto, and it\u2019s not just the mystery-solving that\u2019s a highlight\u2014the romance between the two main characters is also a major draw.<\/p>\n
So, where exactly are the famous Kyoto anime pilgrimage sites in \u201cHolmes of Kyoto Teramachi Sanjo\u201d?<\/p>\n
In this post, I\u2019d like to compile a list of the Kyoto pilgrimage sites featured in *Holmes of Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo*.<\/p>\n
Mai Mochizuki's novels are well-known, and they became even more popular after being adapted into an anime, didn't they?<\/p>\n
In *Holmes of Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjo*, many of Kyoto's famous landmarks make an appearance.<\/p>\n
Here, let\u2019s start by taking a look at the plot summary of *Holmes* in Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo.<\/p>\n
\"Kura,\" an antique shop standing all by itself in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjo Shopping District.<\/p>\n
Aoi Makise, a high school girl, meets Kiyotaka Ietou, the son of the owner of \u201cKura,\u201d by chance and starts working there part-time.<\/p>\n
Kiyotaka was gentle in manner but had an incredibly sharp intuition, which earned him the nickname \u201cThe Holmes of Teramachi.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aoi and Kiyotaka take on various requests related to the antiques brought in by customers\u2014<\/p>\n
Actually, there\u2019s a real-life shop that served as the model for \u201cKura,\u201d the antique shop featured in *Holmes of Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo*.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the shop called \u201cWRIGHT Sh\u014dkai,\u201d which operates as a coffee shop.<\/p>\n
Here, you can see customers relaxing while sipping coffee\u2014it looks just like a scene from an anime.<\/p>\n
The atmosphere is stylish and retro, so you'll feel like you've stepped right into the world of anime.<\/p>\n
\"WRIGHT Shokai,\" a coffee shop that attracts customers.<\/p>\n
It's a caf\u00e9 tucked away on a side street off the main shopping district, where the friendly staff brew coffee for you.<\/p>\n
Apparently, the shop\u2019s name comes from the Wright brothers. It originally opened as an antique shop, and after about five years\u2014during which it was renovated into a gallery\u2014it began operating as a coffee shop.<\/p>\n
The shop occasionally hosts exhibitions and lectures, making it a well-known spot among Kyoto residents.<\/p>\n
If you'd like to soak up that retro atmosphere just like in the anime, be sure to stop by.<\/p>\n
406-30 Sakuranomachi, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/p>\n
075-211-6635<\/p>\n
About a 4-minute walk from \"Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station\" on the City Subway Tozai Line<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/WrightShokai<\/a><\/p>\n The riverbank of the Kamo River appears in Episode 1 of \u201cHolmes of Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo.\u201d<\/p>\n The banks of the Kamogawa River are famous as a spot where couples sit side by side on dates, aren't they?<\/p>\n There was a scene in the story where Aoi felt a bit down after seeing a couple getting along so well, wasn't there?<\/p>\n By the way, I believe this view is near Ponto-ch\u014d Park along the Kamogawa River.<\/p>\n In the spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and look beautiful.<\/p>\n The Kamo River is a Class 1 river in the Yodo River system that flows through Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.<\/p>\n This river originates near Mount Sanshikegatake and flows north to south through Kyoto City for approximately 23 km until it joins the Katsura River.<\/p>\n In fact, with ducks swimming in the Kamogawa River and open-air dining platforms in operation, you can enjoy the scenery throughout the four seasons.<\/p>\n The area around Ohashi-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/p>\n 075-222-3561<\/p>\n About a 5-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line and Kamoto Line<\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-805\/<\/a><\/p>\n The five-story pagoda at Ninnaji Temple, located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, appears in Episode 1 of \u201cHolmes of Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo.\u201d<\/p>\n The five-story pagoda was shown right at the start of the anime, and the cherry blossoms in spring were absolutely beautiful, weren't they?<\/p>\n In the anime, he appears in a scene where he meets a man who was asked to meet a monk at Ninnaji Temple.<\/p>\n There, we hear the story of a man who inherited a rice bowl from his father\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n By the way, the beautiful cherry blossoms that appear in the story are a late-blooming variety known as \u201cOmuro-zakura,\u201d which is famous at Ninnaji Temple.<\/p>\n The Omuro cherry blossoms have been designated a National Scenic Spot and are mentioned in waka poetry.<\/p>\n The five-story pagoda was built in Kan'ei 21 (1644) with a donation from Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate.<\/p>\n It has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and its height of 36.18 meters is sure to leave you in awe.<\/p>\n Five-story pagodas from the Edo period have a distinctive feature: their roofs are all the same size.<\/p>\n This building has a design very similar to that of T\u014d-ji.<\/p>\n The pillars of the five-story pagoda are also adorned with chrysanthemum motifs, reflecting the attention to detail evident throughout.<\/p>\n Incidentally, Ninnaji Temple was founded in 888 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site mentioned in works such as *Tsurezuregusa*.<\/p>\n 33 Omuro-Ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/p>\n 075-461-1155<\/p>\n Approx. 2 minutes walk from Omuro Ninnaji Station on the Randen Kitano Line<\/p>\n https:\/\/ninnaji.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n A threatening letter arrives addressed to Saori, who has been chosen as the Sai\u014d-dai for the Aoi Festival.<\/p>\n The sacred site where the mystery of that threatening letter was solved is Tadasu no Mori at Shimogamo Shrine.<\/p>\n At Tadasu no Mori, you can enjoy the changing natural scenery throughout the year\u2014from fresh greenery in spring to colorful autumn leaves.<\/p>\n The forest surrounding the approach to Kamiguso Shrine is called \u201cTadasu no Mori.\u201d<\/p>\n Spanning an area of 124,000 square meters and home to some 4,700 trees, this popular spot has long been a favorite destination for people seeking relief from the summer heat.<\/p>\n 59-2-15 Shimogamo Izumikawa-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/p>\n 075-781-0010<\/p>\n About a 10-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Main Line<\/p>\n https:\/\/tadasunomori.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-1282\/<\/a><\/p>\n There was a shopping district near \u201cKura,\u201d the antique shop featured in *Holmes of Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo*, wasn\u2019t there?<\/p>\n The subject of this story is the Sanjo Shopping Street, a familiar sight along Sanjo-dori.<\/p>\n During the day, there are lots of people on the streets, and the shops are bustling.<\/p>\n The Sanjo Meiten-gai Shopping Street is located on Sanjo Street, which runs through the center of Kyoto.<\/p>\n The Sanjo Shopping District refers to the area that connects the Teramachi Specialty Store Association Shopping Street to the north with the Kyogoku Shopping Street and the Teramachi-Kyogoku Shopping Street in Shin to the south.<\/p>\n You'll be able to enjoy Kyoto's famous specialties and traditional flavors.<\/p>\n The area around 11 Ishibashi-cho, east of Sanjo-dori and Teramachi, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City<\/p>\n 075-255-7098<\/p>\n About a 10-minute walk from Keihan \u201cSanjo Station\u201d<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.kyoto-sanjo.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n Within the grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple stands a brick-built aqueduct.<\/p>\n Built in Meiji 23, this place has a magical atmosphere.<\/p>\n The bridge piers are arranged in a Roman-style arch, and since it\u2019s famous as a \u201choly site\u201d for shows like *K-On!*, it\u2019s a must-see for anime fans.<\/p>\n The Aqueduct is 93.17 meters long, and many tourists visit to see the brick arches up close.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve heard that a man named Sakuro Tanabe was responsible for the architecture and design, taking care to harmonize with the temple grounds\u2019 landscape.<\/p>\n Nanzenji-Buroyama-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/p>\n 075-771-0365<\/p>\n Approx. 8 minutes walk from Nanzenji Eikando-mae bus stop by city bus from JR Kyoto Station.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nanzenji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-2267\/<\/a><\/p>\n Mount Kurama, which Kiyotaka and Aoi visit, appears in Episode 3 of \u201cHolmes in Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo.\u201d<\/p>\n The scene shows the two of them arriving at Demachiyanagi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway; the station platform and electronic display look exactly the same.<\/p>\n The two of them will pass through the tunnel, stop by Kurama Temple, and then continue on their way.<\/p>\n And you drew a \"Great Fortune\" when you tried the water-divination fortune-telling on the temple grounds, didn't you?<\/p>\n In addition to the anime, there are many other highlights, such as the water fortune-telling omikuji that you can actually float on the sacred water within the shrine grounds, so please be sure to visit.<\/p>\n Mount Kurama, located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, has an elevation of 584 meters.<\/p>\n A ridge runs north to south, flanked by the Kurama River to the east and the Kibune River to the west. It is famous as the headquarters of the Tengu, where legend has it that the famous warrior Ushiwakamaru studied martial arts and military strategy.<\/p>\n So, once you reach the top, you\u2019ll likely be able to see Tengu figurines and other decorations.<\/p>\n Although you can visit Kurama-dera Temple by cable car, we recommend walking around the temple grounds.<\/p>\n Kurama Honmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/p>\n 075-741-2003<\/p>\n About a 20-minute walk from Kurama Station on the Eizan Electric Railway<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.kuramadera.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-1817\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Kyoto Hotel Okura appears in Episode 2 of \u201cHolmes in Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo.\u201d<\/p>\n Locations such as the Caf\u00e9 Rec Court, where Kiyotaka and Aoi had tea, as well as caf\u00e9 and hotel lobbies, appear in the show with remarkable realism.<\/p>\n It might be nice to have some tea at the table where the two of them sat.<\/p>\n \"Caf\u00e9 Reck Court\" is located on the first floor of the Hotel Okura Kyoto.<\/p>\n This place features a stylish, open space\u2014it\u2019s the perfect caf\u00e9-style setting for adults to relax.<\/p>\n You can enjoy desserts and other treats crafted with care and skill by our pastry chefs.<\/p>\n 537-4 Ichino-Funairi-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; 1st Floor, Kawaramachi Oike Hotel Okura Kyoto<\/p>\n 075-254-2517<\/p>\n About a 1-minute walk from \"Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station\" on the Tozai Subway Line<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.hotel.kyoto\/okura\/restaurant\/lec-court\/?doing_wp_cron=1692244142-0555920600891113281250<\/a><\/p>\n The Philosopher's Path appears in Episode 6 of \"Holmes in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjo.\"<\/p>\n It appeared as the meeting place for Kiyotaka and Aoi, and the sign was even visible in the background of the story, so it really left an impression, didn't it?<\/p>\n It is said that the Path of Philosophy got its name because Kitaro Nishida, a professor at Kyoto University and a philosopher, used to walk along it while deep in thought.<\/p>\n It has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Roads and is bustling with tourists.<\/p>\n The Philosophy Path is 1.5 km long. It\u2019s beautiful with cherry blossoms in the spring and fresh greenery in the summer, so please be sure to visit.<\/p>\n \"The Philosopher's Path,\" which connects Ginkaku-ji Temple and Nanzen-ji Temple.<\/p>\n It was not well known at the time because it was an administrative road established in 1890 when the Lake Biwa hydrophobic system was completed.<\/p>\n However, it became famous because the philosopher Kitaro Nishida used to take a walk there every morning.<\/p>\n The \"Kanseki Cherry Trees,\" donated by the Japanese-style painter Hashimoto Kanseki, are now in full bloom along the road.<\/p>\n Near Shikagaya, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City<\/p>\n Take the Subway Karasuma Line, get off at Imadegawa Station, transfer to a city bus, get off at Ginkakuji-michi Bus Stop, and walk shortly.<\/p>\n https:\/\/tetsugakunomichi.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-390\/<\/a><\/p>\n Nanzen-ji Temple, located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, appears in Episode 5 of \u201cHolmes of Kyoto\u2019s Teramachi Sanjo\u201d as the place Kiyotaka and Akito visit.<\/p>\n Nanzen-ji Temple is famous for its massive Sanmon gate, which stands 22 meters tall and has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, hasn't it?<\/p>\n The scene where they climb up those three gates is also depicted.<\/p>\n When you come on a pilgrimage to this sacred site, be sure to check out the view from the upper floor\u2014the one that left Akito speechless.<\/p>\n Nanzenji Temple was founded in 1291, 710 years ago, by H\u014dh\u014d Kameyama with Zen master Mukan Fumon as its founder.<\/p>\n It is the head temple of the Nanzenji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism and has the highest prestige in the Zen world.<\/p>\n Highlights include the Sanmon Gate\u2014a Designated Important Cultural Property known for Ishikawa Goemon\u2019s famous line, \u201cWhat a magnificent view! What a magnificent view!\u201d\u2014and the sliding door paintings titled \u201cThe Tiger Drinking Water\u201d by Kano Tanyu.<\/p>\n 86 Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/p>\n 075-771-0365<\/p>\n Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Keage Station on the Subway Tozai Line<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nanzenji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\u25a0Holmes' Kyoto Pilgrimage to Sacred Sites, Part 2: \"The Kamogawa Riverbank\" in Teramachi Sanjo, Kyoto<\/h2>\n
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