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Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into Japan’s First Historical Site and Special Scenic Beauty
Tenryuji Temple, located in Arashiyama, one of Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations, was founded in 1339. This temple, with its expansive and beautiful gardens, was designated as Japan’s first historic site and special scenic spot, a... -
Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into 1,001 Thousand-Armed Kannon Statues
Sanjusangen-do Temple is one of the most impressive spots in Kyoto. The 1,001 statues of Senju Kannon (thousand-armed deity of mercy statues) shine in gold, making this temple extremely popular for its magical atmosphere. The sight of Bu... -
Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into Its Historical Significance as the Former Residence and Ceremony Site of the Emperor
The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the place where the emperor lived and performed ceremonies and public affairs until the Meiji Restoration (A.D. 1869). Today, the Kyoto Imperial Palace is open to the public and anyone can visit it. This art... -
Kenninji Temple in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into the Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto and its Museum-Like Art Collections
Kenninji is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. This temple is like an art museum, where you can admire many precious paintings and a beautiful Zen garden.This article will share the highlights of Kenninji Temple, along with some personal ph... -
Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into the Famous Late-Blooming Omuro Cherry Blossoms
Ninna-ji Temple, registered as a World Heritage Site, is one of Kyoto's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. Every spring, many cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the grounds. Among them, the grove of cherry blossoms called "Omuro... -
Daigoji Temple in Kyoto: Highlights and Personal Photos with Insights into the Beautiful Weeping Cherry Blossoms Known as “Hanano Daigo”
Daigoji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 874, is renowned as a cherry blossom spot famous for the "Daigo no Hanami" event held by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is one of Kyoto's most popular cherry blossom viewing locations, espe... -
Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Nijo-jo Castle was completed in 1603 on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate(1603-1867). It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu built this castle as a place to stay during his stay in Kyoto. The ... -
Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Heian Shrine is famous for its bright vermilion buildings, and is especially famous for its huge vermilion torii gate. The vast garden of about 30,000 square meters that surrounds the main building is a place where visitors can enjoy the... -
Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Ryoan-ji Temple is well known worldwide for its "Rock Garden", which has 15 stones arranged in white sand. It has a quiet and solemn atmosphere, and is a perfect tourist attraction for those who want to refresh their mind and body by rel... -
Ginkakuji Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Ginkakuji Temple was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994, and has been a very popular tourist spot representing Kyoto. Ginkaku-ji Temple is a calming place, and calm spots like this are one of the charms of Kyoto. This a...
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