Set in the southern reach of Kyoto city, Tofuki-ji is home to the odd mix of Zen spirituality and Shigemori Mirei’s secret modernist gardens.
Inspiring gardens and autumn madness at Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple.
Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.
Follow us on an impromtu tour of the UNESCO listed Kiyomizudera Temple which uncovers some harrowing details of its past.
Like the rest of Kyoto, Keage incline is full of history and fascinating places to explore.
Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama region is one of our top spots. Its stunning gardens and tranquil scenery feel worlds apart from every day life.
Built out of love. (Awwww!)
Yasaka Koshindo Temple is a unique temple located in the Higashiyama district in the very center of traditional Kyoto and our top Photo spot!
Ryozen Kannon, located at the foothills of the Higashiyama mountains is one of my favourite hidden gems in Kyoto. Coupled with Kodaiji, they are a must-see!
Choraku-ji and Anyo-ji are two of many micro-temples that make up a wild, forested route from Maruyama Park to Shogunzaka temple.
京都賞銀杏景點推薦|東本願寺、西本願寺銀杏,京都有不少賞楓景點可以去,但如果想看銀杏樹,我最推薦的景點就是京都車站附近的東本願寺、西本願寺!東本願寺與西本願寺以前原本都是同一個寺廟,後來因為德川家康怕寺廟勢力過大,因而將其分成東本願寺與西本願寺,來東西本願寺,不只是看銀杏,還是看古蹟,『西本願寺』被列為世界文化遺產之一
東本願寺/真宗本廟 - 全ての衆生(生きとし生けるもの)を救おうとする阿弥陀如来の願いと功徳が成就した世界=浄土 ”世界最大級の木造建築” 東本願寺(真宗本廟)の御影堂 阿弥陀堂(奥)と御影堂(手前) 御影堂内部 御影堂内部(東本願寺の映像より) 阿弥陀堂内部(東本願寺の...
p2月24日は、JR東海「そうだ京都、行こう。」の企画で東本願寺(真宗本廟)を訪ねました。昨年の1月にも”まいまい京都”で同様な企画に参加しましたが、東本願寺の非公開エリアの公開はなかなかないので今回も参加した次第です。僧侶の方のご案内で阿弥陀堂、御影堂と巡ります。真宗では、ご本尊の阿弥陀をお祀りする阿弥陀堂より親鸞聖人の御真影を安置している御影堂の方が大きいのが特徴です。ここからが非公開エリアになります。まずは”菊門”です。滅多に開かれない門です。次回はいつになるのでしょうか。大寝殿。主に法要の後の御斎の際に使われる部屋で、絵は竹内栖鳳の晩年の筆によります。当初は雀が七羽描かれていましたが昭…
Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen” this narrow street market is home to over 100 small shops and stands selling all kinds of (street-) food and kitchen related items.
Nishi & Higashi Honganji Temples: read a guide to Nishi & Higashi Honganji Temples in Kyoto.
Kyoto has many temples and shrines that are famous in Japan and all over the world. But there are many interesting temples that do not appear on the classic tourist routes because they are out of the way of the classic areas you would visit. One of these temples is Nishi-Honganji.
京都駅周辺での川上さんの旅行記です。
If you could truly visit only one temple in Kyoto, it should be Nanzen-ji. A perfect blend of history, zen design, nature and tranquillity.
Two majestic Imperial Palaces in the center of Kyoto
Although Kyoto’s botanical greenhouse is spectacular year-round, its tropical gardens are best appreciated during Kyoto’s freezing winter.
A trip to Shimogamo Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto. Located near Demachiyanagi Station, it’s perfect to pair with a trip to Kurama and Kibune.
The Silver Pavilion is one of Kyoto’s most beautiful and underrated temples, home to ancient buildings and stunning gardens.
Walk the Philosopher’s Path at this Kyoto temple that proves all that glitters truly isn’t gold.
See it with your own eyes at Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Toji Temple is a can’t-miss attraction in Kyoto, being an ancient temple on UNESCO’s world heritage list with the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan.
Nijo Castle is one of the most popular attractions in the city of Kyoto and for good reason. With a visit to Nijo Castle Kyoto history is firmly on display.
Ryoanji Temple is a UNESCO listed Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto which is home to Japan’s most famous rock garden. Can you solve the mystery?