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Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into Kyoto’s Oldest Shrine
Known as one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kamigamo Shrine was established in 677. Even today, it remains one of Kyoto's most revered power spots, attracting over 100,000 visitors annually... -
Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into Japan’s First Historical Site and Special Scenic Beauty
Tenryuji Temple, located in Arashiyama, one of Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations, was founded in 1339. This temple, with its expansive and beautiful gardens, was designated as Japan’s first historic site and special scenic spot, a... -
Nishi Honganji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Nishi Honganji Temple is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site, and you can see many valuable cultural properties of the ancient capital of Kyoto, such as Goeido Hall, Amidado Hall, and Karamon Gate. Personally, I found the Karamo... -
Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Ninna-ji Temple, registered as a World Heritage Site, is one of Kyoto's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. Every spring, many cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the grounds. Among them, the grove of cherry blossoms called "Omuro... -
Daigoji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Daigoji Temple has been a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing since the Heian period about 1,000 years ago, and has been called the "Daigo of Flowers". In spring, superstar cherry blossoms are in full bloom on the grounds, making it a... -
Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
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 spr... -
Toji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Toji Temple is the only temple left in Kyoto from about 1200 years ago during the Heian period. The five-storied pagoda, which is said to be the symbol of Kyoto, is especially famous. Many tourists from Japan and abroad visit Toji Temple... -
Ginkakuji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Ginkakuji Temple was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994, and has been a very popular tourist spot representing Kyoto. Ginkaku-ji Temple is a calming place, and calm spots like this are one of the charms of Kyoto. This a... -
Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Kinkakuji Temple is as one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Kyoto, it is a spot that you absolutely cannot miss. The centerpiece of Kinkaku-ji Temple is undoubtedly the golden Shariden, commonly known as Kinkaku. The structure i...
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