One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.
The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.
A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.
A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara
Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”
The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji
Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue
Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves
Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck
Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring
You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden
This temple guesthouse is home to national treasures
A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi
A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.
Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds
The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.
Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace
A mortuary temple for the imperial household
The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists