Kyoto Rakunan Kyoto Rakunan
-
World Heritage Toji Temple
The five-story pagoda is the tallest in Japan.
Its official name is Kyoogokokuji Temple. The highlight is the three-dimensional mandala made up of many Buddha statues in the lecture hall.Access 13 minutes walk from the hotel -
Jonangu Shrine
The shrine of Hojo, featured in "The Tale of Genji: The Flower Garden."
When the capital was moved to Heian, the shrine was built to the south of the royal palace (the capital) in prayer for the peace of the country and the protection of the capital, and so it came to be called Jonan-gu.Access 30 minutes by train from the hotel "Kyoto Station" Kintetsu Kyoto Line → "Takeda Station" -
Sennyuji Temple
It grants women's wishes, such as prayers for beauty and finding a partner.
This is a prestigious temple also known as the Imperial Temple, as it is the family temple of the Imperial family. The Buddhist hall was rebuilt by Tokugawa Ietsuna. It is said to grant prayers for beauty, marriage, and other wishes.Access 30 minutes by bus from the hotel "Kujo Shako-mae" Municipal bus 202-A, 207-A, 208-A (bus) → "Sennyuji-michi" -
World Heritage Site DAIGO
It has been known as "Flower DAIGO" since the Heian period, and is also famous for being the place where Toyotomi Hideyoshi held cherry blossom viewing parties.
This temple has a vast area with the entirety of DAIGO within its grounds. The five-story pagoda, built in 951 to commemorate DAIGO, is the oldest wooden structure in Kyoto Prefecture.Access 30 minutes by car from the hotel -
Tofukuji Temple
The view from Tsutenkyo Bridge is amazing.
One of the Kyoto Gozan. The largest Zen temple in Kyoto. It was named "Tofukuji" after one character from Nara's Todaiji and Kofukuji. The "Hasso Garden" by Mirei Shigemori is a must-see.Access 15 minutes by train from the hotel "Kyoto Station" JR Nara Line → "Tofukuji Station" -
Rokusonno Shrine
Located near Toji Temple, this shrine enshrines Rokusonno-no-Minamoto no Tsunemoto, who is said to be the ancestor of the Seiwa Genji clan. It is also known as a famous spot for flowers such as cherry blossoms and hydrangeas, and the drum bridge that crosses the pond where carp swim is also called the "Love (carp) Bridge" and is said to bring good fortune in finding a good partner.
Access 13 minutes walk from the hotel
