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DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.
DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireYOSHIMINE-DERA
Despite its remote location, Yoshimine-dera is a popular temple during several specific seasons. The autumn colors (kōyō) envelop the entire mountain, but in spring and summer it’s time for the Hakusan Sakura and Hydrangea Garden to shine. This sprawling garden is laid out under the watchful eye of the Kōfuku Jizō (Jizō of Happiness) installed on a raised platform, and walking paths KAJŪ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Located in Yamashina Ward, Kajū-ji offers a serene getaway for visitors to enjoy outside the more crowded bustle of the city proper. The Hyōchi-en garden on the temple grounds is famous for its pond, the Himuro no Ike, which is home to a variety of water birds, koi, and gorgeous flowers such as iris, water lilies, and lotus. A thousand years ago, the winter ice from this pond was used toCOSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportation IWASHIMIZU HACHIMANGŪ Overview. Located in the neighboring city of Yawata, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a large shrine complex on top of Mt. Otokoyama that allows visitors to experience nature and Shinto removed from the crowds that can be encountered in Kyoto proper. With a history over a thousand years old, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is one of only fourremaining
TAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.NONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atIMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not. DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireYOSHIMINE-DERA
Despite its remote location, Yoshimine-dera is a popular temple during several specific seasons. The autumn colors (kōyō) envelop the entire mountain, but in spring and summer it’s time for the Hakusan Sakura and Hydrangea Garden to shine. This sprawling garden is laid out under the watchful eye of the Kōfuku Jizō (Jizō of Happiness) installed on a raised platform, and walking paths KAJŪ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Located in Yamashina Ward, Kajū-ji offers a serene getaway for visitors to enjoy outside the more crowded bustle of the city proper. The Hyōchi-en garden on the temple grounds is famous for its pond, the Himuro no Ike, which is home to a variety of water birds, koi, and gorgeous flowers such as iris, water lilies, and lotus. A thousand years ago, the winter ice from this pond was used toCOSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportation IWASHIMIZU HACHIMANGŪ Overview. Located in the neighboring city of Yawata, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a large shrine complex on top of Mt. Otokoyama that allows visitors to experience nature and Shinto removed from the crowds that can be encountered in Kyoto proper. With a history over a thousand years old, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is one of only fourremaining
TAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.NONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atIMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not. RYŌAN-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The rock garden at Ryōan-ji, a piece of Japanese cultural heritage, is arguably the most popular in Kyoto. The deceptively simple garden consists of fifteen rocks spread out on white sand in a space of 248 square meters. The fifteen rocks are carefully arranged so that there is always at least one rock that cannot be seen, regardless of theangle.
IWASHIMIZU HACHIMANGŪ Overview. Located in the neighboring city of Yawata, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a large shrine complex on top of Mt. Otokoyama that allows visitors to experience nature and Shinto removed from the crowds that can be encountered in Kyoto proper. With a history over a thousand years old, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is one of only fourremaining
TŌ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The most famous image associated with Tō-ji is the five-story pagoda (gojū no tō) in the southeast corner of the temple grounds. Standing at 54.8 meters tall, it is the tallest wooden tower in Japan, rebuilt by the third Tokugawa Shogun after being burned down by lightning strike in the Edo period.MIMUROTO-JI
A temple famous for its garden offerings, Mimuroto-ji is a nature lover’s delight in the south-eastern city of Uji with a 1,200 year history. No matter the season something always seems to be in full bloom at this hillside temple, with cherry blossoms in the spring, azaleas, hydrangeas, and lotus in the summer, and colorful fall leavesin autumn.
KYOTO IMPERIAL PALACE AND KYOTO GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. One of the best places in the city center to relax, enjoy fine weather, or picnic with friends or family, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden around the imperial palace is full of trails, lush grass fields, and seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, wisterias, plums, and lilies. HONPŌ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The tradition of painting scenes from the life of Shakyamuni is intrinsic to Buddhism, and one of the staples is the nehan-zu, depicting the physical death of the Buddha which signals his entry to Enlightenment. Though each painter takes certain liberties, the general scene involves the Buddha at the center, laid out on a dais in a copse of śāl trees surrounded by mourners human, divine, and NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and anNONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atIMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not.CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Hirano Shrine's garden is made up entirely of cherry trees, which makes it a must-see in the spring season. Within a fenced garden area tall, slender sakura weep over strolling paths, and within the main shrine sanctuary area is a variety of the more rare types of cherry blossoms, such as many-petaled yaezakura (with doubled flowers), and uncommon colors like greenish white. DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireYOSHIMINE-DERA
Despite its remote location, Yoshimine-dera is a popular temple during several specific seasons. The autumn colors (kōyō) envelop the entire mountain, but in spring and summer it’s time for the Hakusan Sakura and Hydrangea Garden to shine. This sprawling garden is laid out under the watchful eye of the Kōfuku Jizō (Jizō of Happiness) installed on a raised platform, and walking paths KAJŪ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Located in Yamashina Ward, Kajū-ji offers a serene getaway for visitors to enjoy outside the more crowded bustle of the city proper. The Hyōchi-en garden on the temple grounds is famous for its pond, the Himuro no Ike, which is home to a variety of water birds, koi, and gorgeous flowers such as iris, water lilies, and lotus. A thousand years ago, the winter ice from this pond was used toCOSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportation IWASHIMIZU HACHIMANGŪ Overview. Located in the neighboring city of Yawata, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a large shrine complex on top of Mt. Otokoyama that allows visitors to experience nature and Shinto removed from the crowds that can be encountered in Kyoto proper. With a history over a thousand years old, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is one of only fourremaining
TAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.NONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atIMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not. DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireYOSHIMINE-DERA
Despite its remote location, Yoshimine-dera is a popular temple during several specific seasons. The autumn colors (kōyō) envelop the entire mountain, but in spring and summer it’s time for the Hakusan Sakura and Hydrangea Garden to shine. This sprawling garden is laid out under the watchful eye of the Kōfuku Jizō (Jizō of Happiness) installed on a raised platform, and walking paths KAJŪ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Located in Yamashina Ward, Kajū-ji offers a serene getaway for visitors to enjoy outside the more crowded bustle of the city proper. The Hyōchi-en garden on the temple grounds is famous for its pond, the Himuro no Ike, which is home to a variety of water birds, koi, and gorgeous flowers such as iris, water lilies, and lotus. A thousand years ago, the winter ice from this pond was used toCOSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportation IWASHIMIZU HACHIMANGŪ Overview. Located in the neighboring city of Yawata, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a large shrine complex on top of Mt. Otokoyama that allows visitors to experience nature and Shinto removed from the crowds that can be encountered in Kyoto proper. With a history over a thousand years old, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is one of only fourremaining
TAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.NONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atIMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not. RYŌAN-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The rock garden at Ryōan-ji, a piece of Japanese cultural heritage, is arguably the most popular in Kyoto. The deceptively simple garden consists of fifteen rocks spread out on white sand in a space of 248 square meters. The fifteen rocks are carefully arranged so that there is always at least one rock that cannot be seen, regardless of theangle.
IWASHIMIZU HACHIMANGŪ Overview. Located in the neighboring city of Yawata, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a large shrine complex on top of Mt. Otokoyama that allows visitors to experience nature and Shinto removed from the crowds that can be encountered in Kyoto proper. With a history over a thousand years old, Iwashimizu Hachimangū is one of only fourremaining
TŌ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The most famous image associated with Tō-ji is the five-story pagoda (gojū no tō) in the southeast corner of the temple grounds. Standing at 54.8 meters tall, it is the tallest wooden tower in Japan, rebuilt by the third Tokugawa Shogun after being burned down by lightning strike in the Edo period.MIMUROTO-JI
A temple famous for its garden offerings, Mimuroto-ji is a nature lover’s delight in the south-eastern city of Uji with a 1,200 year history. No matter the season something always seems to be in full bloom at this hillside temple, with cherry blossoms in the spring, azaleas, hydrangeas, and lotus in the summer, and colorful fall leavesin autumn.
KYOTO IMPERIAL PALACE AND KYOTO GYOEN NATIONAL GARDEN Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. One of the best places in the city center to relax, enjoy fine weather, or picnic with friends or family, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden around the imperial palace is full of trails, lush grass fields, and seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, wisterias, plums, and lilies. HONPŌ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The tradition of painting scenes from the life of Shakyamuni is intrinsic to Buddhism, and one of the staples is the nehan-zu, depicting the physical death of the Buddha which signals his entry to Enlightenment. Though each painter takes certain liberties, the general scene involves the Buddha at the center, laid out on a dais in a copse of śāl trees surrounded by mourners human, divine, and NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and anNONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atIMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not.CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Hirano Shrine's garden is made up entirely of cherry trees, which makes it a must-see in the spring season. Within a fenced garden area tall, slender sakura weep over strolling paths, and within the main shrine sanctuary area is a variety of the more rare types of cherry blossoms, such as many-petaled yaezakura (with doubled flowers), and uncommon colors like greenish white. DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireNISHIKI TENMANGŪ
Nishiki Tenmangū was founded in 1003, but it was originally located at Sugawara-in, the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane, the mortal man who was deified as the kami Tenjin. (See more on this story here.).) After Sugawara no Michizane’s death, the Sugawara-in was renamed Kanki-ji (Temple of Great Joy) and moved to Rokujō Kawara-in, the former villa of Minamoto no Tōru (822 –895), a HŌNEN-IN | DISCOVER KYOTO Hōnen-in “Sanga”. “Sanga”, a Sanskrit word usually translated as “community”, is often used to describe the Buddhist monastic collective. At Hōnen-in the chief abbot is well known in Kyoto for his passion regarding this sense of community, and holds Sanga multiple times each month, detailed on the temple website andpublished on
NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTONINNA JI TEMPLENINNAJI TEMPLE KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and anNONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atTAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.SEKIZAN ZEN-IN
Located in the northeastern area of Kyoto not far from the Shūgaku-in Imperial Villa, Sekizan Zen-in is a relatively small temple that belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism. Founded in 888, it enshrines Sekizan Daimyōjin, a deity originating from China and introduced by high priest Ennin after studying esoteric Buddhism there.COSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportation DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireNISHIKI TENMANGŪ
Nishiki Tenmangū was founded in 1003, but it was originally located at Sugawara-in, the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane, the mortal man who was deified as the kami Tenjin. (See more on this story here.).) After Sugawara no Michizane’s death, the Sugawara-in was renamed Kanki-ji (Temple of Great Joy) and moved to Rokujō Kawara-in, the former villa of Minamoto no Tōru (822 –895), a HŌNEN-IN | DISCOVER KYOTO Hōnen-in “Sanga”. “Sanga”, a Sanskrit word usually translated as “community”, is often used to describe the Buddhist monastic collective. At Hōnen-in the chief abbot is well known in Kyoto for his passion regarding this sense of community, and holds Sanga multiple times each month, detailed on the temple website andpublished on
NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTONINNA JI TEMPLENINNAJI TEMPLE KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and anNONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atTAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.COSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportationSEKIZAN ZEN-IN
Located in the northeastern area of Kyoto not far from the Shūgaku-in Imperial Villa, Sekizan Zen-in is a relatively small temple that belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism. Founded in 888, it enshrines Sekizan Daimyōjin, a deity originating from China and introduced by high priest Ennin after studying esoteric Buddhism there. KŌSAN-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO A UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the mountains of western Kyoto, Kōsan-ji (or Kōzan-ji) was founded by the Shingon sect monk and scholar Myōe in 1206. Saint Myōe hosted salons at Kōsan-ji attended by the wealthy and cultured, and through such practices accumulated numerous artifacts and items that are now valued asNational
NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and an HŌNEN-IN | DISCOVER KYOTO Hōnen-in “Sanga”. “Sanga”, a Sanskrit word usually translated as “community”, is often used to describe the Buddhist monastic collective. At Hōnen-in the chief abbot is well known in Kyoto for his passion regarding this sense of community, and holds Sanga multiple times each month, detailed on the temple website andpublished on
KAJŪ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Located in Yamashina Ward, Kajū-ji offers a serene getaway for visitors to enjoy outside the more crowded bustle of the city proper. The Hyōchi-en garden on the temple grounds is famous for its pond, the Himuro no Ike, which is home to a variety of water birds, koi, and gorgeous flowers such as iris, water lilies, and lotus. A thousand years ago, the winter ice from this pond was used to KŌDAI-JI| 高台寺 Kōdai-ji, known more formally as Kōdaijusho Zen-ji, is one of several temples in Kyoto tied directly to a significant historical event or person- in this case, to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, known as one of the great unifiers of Japan, and his wife Sugihara Yasuko (1546-1624). Kōdai-ji was founded in 1606 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife in orderto
TŌ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Tō-ji, the Eastern Temple, is all that remains of a pair of temples built in the late 700s that guarded the Rashomon Gate into Kyoto and was thought to guard against malign influence entering the capital from the south. When arriving in Kyoto by bullet train you may catch sight of a pagoda rising up out of the city near the station - andthat
NANZEN-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The giant gate you see as you walk into the Nanzen-ji complex is called a sanmon, or “mountain gate” (“mountain” being a traditional way to refer to temples).Built in 1628, the gate is also called “Sangedatsumon” (Gate of the Three Liberations) and is the most important gate within the Japanese Zen Buddhist temple.FUJINOMORI SHRINE
A shrine located in southern Kyoto, Fujinomori Shrine is said to have been founded by Empress Jingu even before Kyoto became the capital in the 700s. The origin of Children’s Day was born at Fujinomori Shrine, and today it is known for answering prays in relation to victory, studies, and horse racing. This shrine has a history ofconnections
IMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not.CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Hirano Shrine's garden is made up entirely of cherry trees, which makes it a must-see in the spring season. Within a fenced garden area tall, slender sakura weep over strolling paths, and within the main shrine sanctuary area is a variety of the more rare types of cherry blossoms, such as many-petaled yaezakura (with doubled flowers), and uncommon colors like greenish white. DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireNISHIKI TENMANGŪ
Nishiki Tenmangū was founded in 1003, but it was originally located at Sugawara-in, the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane, the mortal man who was deified as the kami Tenjin. (See more on this story here.).) After Sugawara no Michizane’s death, the Sugawara-in was renamed Kanki-ji (Temple of Great Joy) and moved to Rokujō Kawara-in, the former villa of Minamoto no Tōru (822 –895), a HŌNEN-IN | DISCOVER KYOTO Hōnen-in “Sanga”. “Sanga”, a Sanskrit word usually translated as “community”, is often used to describe the Buddhist monastic collective. At Hōnen-in the chief abbot is well known in Kyoto for his passion regarding this sense of community, and holds Sanga multiple times each month, detailed on the temple website andpublished on
NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTONINNA JI TEMPLENINNAJI TEMPLE KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and anNONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atTAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.SEKIZAN ZEN-IN
Located in the northeastern area of Kyoto not far from the Shūgaku-in Imperial Villa, Sekizan Zen-in is a relatively small temple that belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism. Founded in 888, it enshrines Sekizan Daimyōjin, a deity originating from China and introduced by high priest Ennin after studying esoteric Buddhism there.COSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportation DISCOVER KYOTOPLACES TO GOEVENT CALENDARVISITOR'S GUIDEKYOTO VOICEGOSHUINCHŌDAY PASS TICKETS Discover Kyoto and all the ancient capital of Japan has to offer with guides to all the best tourist sites as well as a Visitor's Guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.DAY PASS TICKETS
(As of October 2019) How to Use. On the bus: Insert your pass into the card slot of the machine located next to the driver before exiting the bus on your first ride.The date will be printed on the back of the card, so you can just show the date on your pass to the driver when exiting the bus for all rides after that until your pass expires.SANJŪSANGEN-DŌ
A temple built by the famous warlord Taira no Kiyomori for Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, Sanjūsangen-dō is primarily famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of compassion in her thousand-armed incarnation, lined up along the entire length of the thirty-three ken (unit of measurement) hall from which the temple gets its moniker. The temple complex used to be larger until a fireNISHIKI TENMANGŪ
Nishiki Tenmangū was founded in 1003, but it was originally located at Sugawara-in, the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane, the mortal man who was deified as the kami Tenjin. (See more on this story here.).) After Sugawara no Michizane’s death, the Sugawara-in was renamed Kanki-ji (Temple of Great Joy) and moved to Rokujō Kawara-in, the former villa of Minamoto no Tōru (822 –895), a HŌNEN-IN | DISCOVER KYOTO Hōnen-in “Sanga”. “Sanga”, a Sanskrit word usually translated as “community”, is often used to describe the Buddhist monastic collective. At Hōnen-in the chief abbot is well known in Kyoto for his passion regarding this sense of community, and holds Sanga multiple times each month, detailed on the temple website andpublished on
NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTONINNA JI TEMPLENINNAJI TEMPLE KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and anNONOMIYA JINJA
Nonomiya Shrine’s history is intrinsically tied to the ancient court appointment of the Saigū. The Saigū was a woman traditionally chosen from the Imperial line, usually the young unmarried daughter of an emperor, who served as a ritual priestess of Ise Jingū. Since Ise Jingū is considered the most important Shinto shrine in the country, pilgrimages were undertaken by the Saigū atTAXIS IN KYOTO
Taxis in Kyoto. Though you might think of taxis as expensive, they may actually save you time and money if you are traveling with a group of friends or family. There are several types of taxis available in Kyoto, some offering special package deals. MK Taxi and Yasaka Taxi, for example, provide city tours with English speaking drivers.SEKIZAN ZEN-IN
Located in the northeastern area of Kyoto not far from the Shūgaku-in Imperial Villa, Sekizan Zen-in is a relatively small temple that belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism. Founded in 888, it enshrines Sekizan Daimyōjin, a deity originating from China and introduced by high priest Ennin after studying esoteric Buddhism there.COSTUME MUSEUM
Boasting a colorful exhibition of garments once worn by Japanese nobility in the Heian period (794–1185), the Costume Museum is a go-to place for lovers of Japanese history, traditional fashions, and the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji.Using a model mansion built on a 1:4 scale and dozens of dolls, the museum recreates the garments, furniture, instruments, means of transportation KŌSAN-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO A UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the mountains of western Kyoto, Kōsan-ji (or Kōzan-ji) was founded by the Shingon sect monk and scholar Myōe in 1206. Saint Myōe hosted salons at Kōsan-ji attended by the wealthy and cultured, and through such practices accumulated numerous artifacts and items that are now valued asNational
NINNA-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Ninna-ji, a sprawling temple complex in northwestern Kyoto a walkable distance from nearby Ryōan-ji and Kinkaku-ji, is the head temple of the Omuro school, part of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Founded in 888 and designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple grounds are home to a special breed of cherry trees called omuro sakura, fascinating architecture, beautiful gardens, and an HŌNEN-IN | DISCOVER KYOTO Hōnen-in “Sanga”. “Sanga”, a Sanskrit word usually translated as “community”, is often used to describe the Buddhist monastic collective. At Hōnen-in the chief abbot is well known in Kyoto for his passion regarding this sense of community, and holds Sanga multiple times each month, detailed on the temple website andpublished on
KAJŪ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Located in Yamashina Ward, Kajū-ji offers a serene getaway for visitors to enjoy outside the more crowded bustle of the city proper. The Hyōchi-en garden on the temple grounds is famous for its pond, the Himuro no Ike, which is home to a variety of water birds, koi, and gorgeous flowers such as iris, water lilies, and lotus. A thousand years ago, the winter ice from this pond was used to KŌDAI-JI| 高台寺 Kōdai-ji, known more formally as Kōdaijusho Zen-ji, is one of several temples in Kyoto tied directly to a significant historical event or person- in this case, to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, known as one of the great unifiers of Japan, and his wife Sugihara Yasuko (1546-1624). Kōdai-ji was founded in 1606 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife in orderto
TŌ-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO Tō-ji, the Eastern Temple, is all that remains of a pair of temples built in the late 700s that guarded the Rashomon Gate into Kyoto and was thought to guard against malign influence entering the capital from the south. When arriving in Kyoto by bullet train you may catch sight of a pagoda rising up out of the city near the station - andthat
NANZEN-JI | DISCOVER KYOTO The giant gate you see as you walk into the Nanzen-ji complex is called a sanmon, or “mountain gate” (“mountain” being a traditional way to refer to temples).Built in 1628, the gate is also called “Sangedatsumon” (Gate of the Three Liberations) and is the most important gate within the Japanese Zen Buddhist temple.FUJINOMORI SHRINE
A shrine located in southern Kyoto, Fujinomori Shrine is said to have been founded by Empress Jingu even before Kyoto became the capital in the 700s. The origin of Children’s Day was born at Fujinomori Shrine, and today it is known for answering prays in relation to victory, studies, and horse racing. This shrine has a history ofconnections
IMAMIYA JINJA
A shrine with a thousand year history, Imamiya Shrine has a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness. Located in northwestern Kyoto, this Shinto shrine is famous for hosting the Yasurai Festival in April and the Imamiya Festival in May, prayers for good health, and its purportedly magical stone that can predict if your wishes will come true or not.CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Hirano Shrine's garden is made up entirely of cherry trees, which makes it a must-see in the spring season. Within a fenced garden area tall, slender sakura weep over strolling paths, and within the main shrine sanctuary area is a variety of the more rare types of cherry blossoms, such as many-petaled yaezakura (with doubled flowers), and uncommon colors like greenish white.*
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