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World Heritage Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple)
The Golden Pavilion reflected in the Kyokochi Pond is magnificent.
Built by the third shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the garden is a typical stroll-style pond garden from the Muromachi period, and the Golden Pavilion reflected in the pond is magnificent, and it has been designated a special historic site and a special place of scenic beauty by the national government.Access 50 minutes by bus from the hotel "Kyoto Station" Takao Keihoku Line (bus) → "Wara Tenjinmae" -
Kegon Temple (Suzumushi Temple)
The Jizo of Happiness brings happiness, so you can make just one wish...
The sound of bell crickets can be heard in the temple grounds throughout the year, not just in autumn, so it is affectionately known as "Suzumushi Temple."Access 45 minutes by train and bus from the hotel "Kyoto Station" JR Sanin Main Line → "SAGA Arashiyama Station" → "Arashiyama" 63: Tokiwa Nakanomachi via (bus) → "Moss Temple, Suzumushi Temple" -
World Heritage Takayama Temple
The hometown of Japanese tea, rich in cultural assets.
This temple was rebuilt by the monk Myoe during the Kamakura period and houses over 10,000 national treasures and important cultural properties.Access 35 minutes by bus from the hotel "Kujo Shako-mae" Municipal bus 202 Otsu → "Nishioji Shijo" -
Jojakkoji Temple
A Nichiren sect temple known as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.
It was built in 1595 by Nichiren sect priest Nichiren on the site of the mountain villa of poet Fujiwara Teika. It is a Nichiren sect temple known as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.Access 35 minutes by train from the hotel "Kyoto Station" JR Sanin Main Line → "SAGA-Arashiyama Station" -
Jingoji Temple
The temple enshrines the National Treasure Yakushi Nyorai as its principal image and houses many pieces of esoteric Buddhist art.
This is the temple where Kukai, who returned from China, lived for 14 years from 809. It is one of Kyoto's most famous spots for viewing autumn leaves, and houses a large collection of esoteric Buddhist art, including the National Treasure Yakushi Nyorai statue as its principal image. The temple bell, also a National Treasure, is one of the three most famous bells in Japan.Access 40 minutes by car from the hotel -
Daikakuji Temple
At Osawa Pond, a designated scenic spot, a "Moon Viewing Evening" event is held to celebrate the harvest moon.
Its origins lie in the conversion of SAGA's villa into a temple. The Goei-do Hall was relocated from the Kyoen-den Hall, which was built for the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Taisho. At Osawa Pond, a designated scenic spot, a "Moon Viewing Evening" event is held during the harvest moon.Access 35 minutes by train from the hotel "Kyoto Station" JR Sanin Main Line → "SAGA-Arashiyama Station" -
World Heritage Tenryu-ji Temple
It is home to a powerful painting of a cloud dragon and one of the most famous gardens.
The Sogenchi Garden, which uses the Arashiyama and Kameyama mountains as a backdrop, is a famous garden that was the first to be designated a Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty, and was created by the Rinzai sect monk Muso Soseki, who was also known as an excellent landscape gardener.Access 30 minutes by train from the hotel "Kyoto Station" JR Sanin Main Line → "SAGA Arashiyama Station" -
World Heritage Site Ninnaji Temple
The Omuro cherry blossoms are exceptionally beautiful.
The head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism. It was founded by Emperor Uda in the 4th year of the Ninna era and was called "Omuro Imperial Palace." The Niomon Gate, an important cultural property, is one of the three major gates of Kyoto. Many beautiful buildings exude the atmosphere of the Heian period.Access 45 minutes by bus from the hotel "Kyoto Station" Takao Keihoku Line (bus) → "Omuro" -
Nonomiya Shrine
A famous matchmaking spot that also appears in "The Tale of Genji."
The shrine is worshipped as the god of matchmaking, fertility and safe childbirth. The moss garden, which was featured in haiku by Matsuo Basho and Yosa Buson, is also a must-see.Access 35 minutes by train from the hotel "Kyoto Station" JR Sanin Main Line → "SAGA-Arashiyama Station" -
Matsuo Taisha Shrine
The god of sake brewing, worshipped all over the country.
The grounds are lined with rows of straw-covered sake barrels donated by sake breweries from all over Japan. The Matsukaze-en garden, designed by Mirei Shigemori, is also worth seeing.Access 50 minutes by bus from the hotel "Kyoto Station" Municipal bus 28 → "Matsuo Taisha-mae" -
Myoshinji Temple
A powerful painting of a cloud dragon known as the "eight-eyed dragon."
Highlights include the Cloud Dragon painting by Kano Tan'yu in the Hatto Hall and the Akechi Bath, which was built to commemorate the soul of Akechi Mitsuhide.Access 30 minutes by train from the hotel "Kyoto Station" JR Sanin Main Line → "Hanazono Station" -
World Heritage Site Ryoanji Temple
The Hojo Rock Garden is attracting attention from around the world.
This Zen temple was founded in 1450 by Hosokawa Katsumoto, who became a follower of Giten Gensho of Myoshinji Temple. The rock garden in the abbot's chamber is famous and has attracted attention from around the world.Access 40 minutes by bus from the hotel "Kyoto Station" Takao Keihoku Line (bus) → "Ryoanji Temple"
