[Selections]Popular sightseeing spots around Kyoto Prefecture
「history」Sightseeing spots around Kyoto Prefecture
Heian Jingu Shrine
Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the transfer of the an...
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Honen-in Temple
Honen is known as the founder of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and spread the teachings of the Pure Nemb...
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Ginkaku-ji Temple
It was founded in 1490 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate. Like ...
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Tendai Sect Shoren-in Monzeki
It is one of the three monzeki temples of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, the head temple of the Tenda...
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Eikando Zenrinji Temple
Eikando was founded in 853 by Shinjo, a disciple of Kukai. Initially, it was an esoteric Buddhism tr...
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Chion-in, the head temple of the Jodo sect
This temple was founded by Honen Shonin. Known as the founder of the Pure Land sect, Honen Shonin be...
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
It is open to the public only twice a year (for a few days). (No application procedure required, fre...
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Nanzen-ji Temple
Nanzenji Temple was built in the early 13th century and played a central role in establishing Zen Bu...
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Kamomioya Shrine (Shimogamo Shrine)
It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". The...
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Ryoma Sakamoto's Kyoto Sacred Mountain Gokoku Shrine
The precincts are famous for the gravestones of Ryoma Sakamoto, Shintaro Nakaoka, Kogoro Katsura, an...
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Yasaka Shrine
It is also known as "Gion-san" and is famous for the Gion Festival in July. It is a power spot of b...
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Kodaiji Temple
Kodaiji Temple is a temple that retains the architectural style of the Momoyama period, and is desig...
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