Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Gorgeous and splendid Japanese traditional architecture, Castle.
The Tokugawa Shogunate ,the peaceful period lasted for 265 years.
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Château Nijō
541 NijōjōchōGorgeous and splendid Japanese traditional architecture, Castle.
The Tokugawa Shogunate ,the peaceful period lasted for 265 years.
KARAMON ;
Recognized as a National Treasure, the four-pillared gate protected by a cypress-thatched Chinese-style gable is known as the Karamon
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Temple Nishihongwan-ji
本願寺門前町 下京区KARAMON ;
Recognized as a National Treasure, the four-pillared gate protected by a cypress-thatched Chinese-style gable is known as the Karamon
Gion-matsuri is a magnificent and splendid festival that has been held by Yasaka-jinja for the past one thousand one hundred years.
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Sanctuaire Yasaka
625 Gionmachi KitagawaGion-matsuri is a magnificent and splendid festival that has been held by Yasaka-jinja for the past one thousand one hundred years.
Zenrin-ji is the head temple of Jodo-shu Seizan Zenrin-ji sect. The temple has more than 1,100 years of history and is dedicated to Amida. Due to a merciful pose of Mikaeri Amida (Amitabha looking back), the temple attracts many believers and people throughout the world. The temple is also well-known as "Eikando in Maple Leaves", because of its beautiful garden filled with many maple trees. In late November, many people visit the temple to worship the Amida and enjoy the scenery.
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Temple Eikando Zenrinji
48 EikandōchōZenrin-ji is the head temple of Jodo-shu Seizan Zenrin-ji sect. The temple has more than 1,100 years of history and is dedicated to Amida. Due to a merciful pose of Mikaeri Amida (Amitabha looking back), the temple attracts many believers and people throughout the world. The temple is also well-known as "Eikando in Maple Leaves", because of its beautiful garden filled with many maple trees. In late November, many people visit the temple to worship the Amida and enjoy the scenery.
Rich in tradition, Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties. The current Palace was rebuilt in 1855 and comprises several structures--including the Shisinden, the Seiryoden, the Kogosyo, the Ogakumonjyo, and the Otsunegoten--that reflect the architectural styles of various periods.
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Kyotogyoen
Rich in tradition, Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties. The current Palace was rebuilt in 1855 and comprises several structures--including the Shisinden, the Seiryoden, the Kogosyo, the Ogakumonjyo, and the Otsunegoten--that reflect the architectural styles of various periods.
Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 778. Its history dates back over 1200 years. As a holy place where the deity Kannon’s great compassion prevails, the temple has long been open to citizens of all classes. History books and literature describe how large numbers of people have enjoyed visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple throughout its history.
Among the grounds, which spread over 130,000 square meters along the mid-slope of Mt. Otowa in the eastern part of Kyoto, stand thirty Buddhist
buildings, including the national treasure Main Hall and many other important cultural properties. Since its foundation, most of the buildings have been destroyed by fire over ten times. Thanks to the assistance of the temple’s faithful, they were rebuilt time and time again. Most of the present buildings were reconstructed in 1633. In 1944, Kiyomizu-dera Temple was registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
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Temple Kiyomizu-dera
Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 778. Its history dates back over 1200 years. As a holy place where the deity Kannon’s great compassion prevails, the temple has long been open to citizens of all classes. History books and literature describe how large numbers of people have enjoyed visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple throughout its history.
Among the grounds, which spread over 130,000 square meters along the mid-slope of Mt. Otowa in the eastern part of Kyoto, stand thirty Buddhist
buildings, including the national treasure Main Hall and many other important cultural properties. Since its foundation, most of the buildings have been destroyed by fire over ten times. Thanks to the assistance of the temple’s faithful, they were rebuilt time and time again. Most of the present buildings were reconstructed in 1633. In 1944, Kiyomizu-dera Temple was registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
Entertainment & Activities
Monkey Park ;
You can enjoy hiking upon the trail from the entrance to the top.
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Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardMonkey Park ;
You can enjoy hiking upon the trail from the entrance to the top.
Arts & Culture
Zen Meditation ; You can practice ZAZEN in this temple, and wish to live through a time of social up heaval like the Buddha.
It is held on Second-Sunday, Fourth-Sunday.
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Daihonzan Shōkokuji Temple
701 Sōkokuji MonzenchōZen Meditation ; You can practice ZAZEN in this temple, and wish to live through a time of social up heaval like the Buddha.
It is held on Second-Sunday, Fourth-Sunday.
The Kyoto International Manga Museum (hereinafter referred to as The Museum) collection contains many delicate materials which are being held in the closed archival system for preservation. These materials can be accessed by those with a research purpose upon registration with the Research Reference Room.
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Musée international du manga de Kyoto
452 KinbukichōThe Kyoto International Manga Museum (hereinafter referred to as The Museum) collection contains many delicate materials which are being held in the closed archival system for preservation. These materials can be accessed by those with a research purpose upon registration with the Research Reference Room.
Food Scene
Cafe with a Jazz ;
You can get a thirty-minutes-blank memory in it !
There are a lot of coffee shop easy to get around, but a cup of coffee makes you relax, and the bench will take you back in time !
喫茶ユニオン
二条通寺町東入-69-1 EnokichōCafe with a Jazz ;
You can get a thirty-minutes-blank memory in it !
There are a lot of coffee shop easy to get around, but a cup of coffee makes you relax, and the bench will take you back in time !
Boast of hot coffee in the features sweet and sour blend of Arabica beans,
Coffee wiener type has entered plenty of fresh cream !
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Francois
184 SendōchōBoast of hot coffee in the features sweet and sour blend of Arabica beans,
Coffee wiener type has entered plenty of fresh cream !