This market is completely packed with over 100,000 visitors
A Fire Festival that Marks the End of Summer
Established by Emperor Shirakawa during the Heian Period, the temple's name derives from the ingo (posthumous Buddhist name) of Yoshiakira Ashikaga, the second shogun of the Muromachi bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun). While exploring the precinct, you'll find the graves of Yoshiakira and Masatsura Kusunoki, the busho (military commander) of Nancho (Southern Court) located next to each other. Masatsura was much respected by Yoshiakira even though he was an enemy general. During autumn, the maple leaves turn a striking red (visitors are not allowed to bring in a tripod stand or a unipod).
Feel the Summer Atmosphere in Kyoto as it Reverberates with the Sound of Japanese Instruments
This studio has started offering a new experience called the Maiko Location Photo Plan, where you can take a photo in front of a Kyo-machiya (townhouse in Kyoto) or in the Higashiyama area. To experience being a maiko, you can choose from a variety of gorgeous attire and wear traditional Japanese makeup using face powder and a water-soluble lipstick. Other popular plans include Couple Plan where you can take a photo with your partner wearing a kimono, and the Kids Maiko Plan for children aged five and over (height: 100 centimeters or more).
For people seeking beautiful hair
Lots to enjoy, lots of ways to enjoy it
A temple with a living, breathing aesthetic sense of the tea ceremony
Famous for ”The Scrolls of Frolicking Animals and Humans”
Be healed by the wabi-sabi of this Muromachi-period elegant garden that transcends space and time
Check out an Ageya (elegant-restaurant) of the red-light district from the Edo period
See “Thunder of the Dragon” during special viewings
The orderly lineup of 1001 thousand-armed Kannon is superb
With ancient living and meditation quarters
The head temple of Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji School and affectionately referred to as ”Onishi-san” in the Shichijo Horikawa district.
The Western Paradise of the Buddha Amida’s dazzling dream, a gold space that reflects upon a pond
A tea ceremony sanctuary that started as a gathering of artists