Historical temples and shrines– category –

Yasaka Koshin-do is a well-known tourist spot, and in recent years it has become a very popular photo spot for women and couples wearing kimono, and the temple is crowded with people even on weekdays.This temple is gaining popularity on ...

Shimogamo Shrine's history dates back to around 90 BC, and it is the oldest and most traditional shrine in Kyoto, and is registered as a World Heritage Site.The buildings and torii gates are overall vermilion, and a colorful scenery spre...

Nijo-jo Castle was completed in 1603 on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate(1603-1867).It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu built this castle as a place to stay during his stay in Kyoto.The Ca...

Heian Shrine is located in the eastern area of ​​Kyoto City and famous for its bright vermilion buildings, and is especially famous for its huge vermilion torii gate.The vast garden of about 30,000 square meters that surrounds the main b...

Ryoan-ji Temple is located in the western area of ​​Kyoto City and is known worldwide for its "Rock Garden", which has 15 stones arranged in white sand.It has a quiet and solemn atmosphere, and is a perfect tourist attraction for those w...

Yasaka Shrine is located in the central area of ​​Kyoto City, and has a history of 1350 years.It is said to bring good luck and good health, and is a popular shrine that attracts as many as 1 million worshipers during the New Year.This a...

Toji Temple is located in the central area of ​​Kyoto city. The five-storied pagoda, which is said to be the symbol of Kyoto, is especially famous.It is the only temple left in Kyoto from about 1200 years ago during the Heian period.Many...

Ginkakuji Temple is located in the eastern area of ​​Kyoto City.It was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994, and has been a very popular tourist spot representing Kyoto.Ginkakuji Temple is a place where you can feel calm....

Kinkakuji Temple is situated in the western part of Kyoto City. As one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Kyoto, it is a spot that you absolutely cannot miss.The structure is said to have been constructed to evoke images of the Bu...

Nanzenji Temple is located on the east area of Kyoto City, about 4 km northeast of Kyoto Station.Nanzenji Temple was built around the 13th century and is known as a famous spot for viewing fall foliage.Other attractions include the 22m-t...