Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines
Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami
A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)
Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask
Famous since the Edo period (1603–1868) for its god of business prosperity. Site of the largest Tori no Ichi open-air market in Japan.
Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten
Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue
Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.
A lodging facility for guests on their way to visit Ise Jingu Shrine
Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens
A mortuary temple for the imperial household
Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic
Nogi Shrine is a shrine where Nogi Maresuke (1849 - 1912), a general in the Imperial Japanese army during the Meiji period (1868-1912), and his wife are enshrined.
Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights
A museum where you can learn about the history of Yokohama Port and Nippon maru, a sail boat sitting in dock No.1 which is available for an interior tour.
Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple
Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity
An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property
An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu