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World Heritage Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple)
The Golden Pavilion reflected in the Kyokochi Pond is magnificent.
World Heritage Site. Its official name is "Rokuon-ji Temple." It was built by the third Shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The garden is a typical stroll-style garden with a pond from the Muromachi period, and is designated as a special historic site and a special place of scenic beauty by the national government. -
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 the temple is affectionately known as "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. -
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. -
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. The temple bell, a national treasure, is one of the three most famous bells in Japan. It is one of Kyoto's most famous spots for viewing autumn leaves. -
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. -
World Heritage Tenryu-ji Temple
It is home to a powerful painting of a dragon and clouds 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 as 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. -
World Heritage Site Ninnaji Temple
The Omuro cherry blossoms are exceptionally beautiful.
World Heritage Site. Head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism. Founded by Emperor Uda in the 4th year of Ninna, it was called "Omuro Imperial Palace." Niomon Gate, an Important Cultural Property, is one of the three great gates of Kyoto. Many beautiful buildings exude the atmosphere of the Heian period. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
