[Selections]Popular sightseeing spots around Kyoto Prefecture
「history」Sightseeing spots around Kyoto Prefecture
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603 (Keicho 8) as a castle to show the authority of the...
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The Honnoji Temple, where Oda Nobunaga was assassinated
The temple was quite large at that time, but it was moved to its current location by Toyotomi Hideyo...
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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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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
The origin of Nishi Honganji dates back to the founding of the Jodo Shinshu sect by Shinran Shonin. ...
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple (Shinshu Honbyo)
Higashi Honganji is a temple that inherits the teachings of Shinran Shonin, the founder of the Jodo ...
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Kenninji Temple
Kennin-ji Temple was founded in 1202 for the purpose of propagating Zen Buddhism. It was opened by t...
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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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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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Yasui Konpira Shrine
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine is not only known as the god of marriage, but it is also said to have the pow...
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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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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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Kodaiji Temple
Kodaiji Temple is a temple that retains the architectural style of the Momoyama period, and is desig...
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