The shinto and buddhist culture combined with its rich history has made Japanese temples and shrine an important part of its well known architechture. With that being said, it would almost be impossible to visit Japan without visiting the beauty of this Japanese architechture has to offer. Tr...
Here we have the best Kyoto temples and shrines, and why you should visit them. Best Kyoto Temples and Shrines Kinkaku-ji Temple The sister temples of Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji are some of the most popular temples in Kyoto, for both international and domestic tourists. Kinkaku-ji, or the ...
Kyoto continues to play an important role in Japanese religion, with 30 of the city's temples still serving as centers of various Buddhist sects, along with some 200 Shinto shrines within the city limits. All told, UNESCO World Heritage Site status has been designated to 17 historic buildings ...
Also known as theSilver Pavilion,the Ginkakuji is a Zen temple located along the eastern part of Kyoto in Higashiyama. The villa was modeled after the Kinkakuji, and built as the retirement home of Ashikaga Yoshimasa. After Yoshimasa's death, the residence was converted into a Zen temple in ...
Head to kid-friendly temples and parks Making great memories is easy in Kyoto, and kids between five and 12 tend to love places that really feel different from home. Take them to the gorgeous bamboo groves ofArashiyama, where they'll be awed and inspired by the towering, solemn stalks. ...
1. Temples and Architecture There are 1,600 Zen, Shinto, and Buddhist temples and shrines, in Kyoto. The most impressive temples are in the Higashiyama district. Always crowded but always worth it, is the Kiyomizu Dera Temple. It would be remiss to miss Kinkakuji – The Golden Pavilion and...
Gion's Geishas and Temples Katsura Imperial Villa Daitoku-ji Temple The Byōdō-in Temple Ryoanji Temple Philosopher's Walk Arashiyama Bamboo Forest There are still many things to do, and tourist spots & attractions to visit in Kyoto. These are just some of my suggested must-do activities an...
Whoosh into Kyoto’s futuristic central station on the bullet train and you’ll be greeted by karaoke bars and concrete, not Zen gardens and mysterious shrines. But don’t let that fool you. Mount Koya Kinki Come to Koya for age-old mountain temples in mist-wreathed forest; stay to feel...
Below are a few of the top things to do in Iwate Prefecture in no particular order: Hiraizumi - UNESCO World Heritage Site Outside Chusonji Temple - Hiraizumi (Photo: ©CHUSONJI TEMPLE) Hiraizumi is an ancient city that once rivaled even Kyoto. The seat of the Hiraizumi Fujiwaras and...
Kyoto sites to visit Spared the devastating bombing that destroyed most major Japanese cities in WWII, the ancient capital city of Kyoto still features centuries-old temples, shrines, and castle complexes, along with picturesque side streets packed with traditional wooden buildings housing restaurants, ...