Culture Kodaiji Temple Kodaiji (高台寺) is located northeast of the Yasaka Hokanji Temple at the foot of the Higashiyama Ryozen Mountains in Kyoto. The official name of th..
Historical Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tea Room Sam Hardwick The Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tearoom are located in Arashiyama on the slopes of Mount Ogura. Offering beautiful views of Kyoto below,..
Culture Heian Shrine The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines. ..
Historical Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale Kyoto Prefecture is renowned for its traditional Japanese culture, temples, shrines, charming countryside, exquisite food, and more...
Culture NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine 2024-2025 Dec 13th 2024 - Jan 13th 2025 Past Event This winter, Heian Shrine in Kyoto will host the NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine event, where visitors will experience a unique..
Culture Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Shushma R A thousand wisdoms of Buddha in Arashiyama Kyoto, near the bamboo forest grove.
Historical Kurama Temple Alena Eckelmann Kurama Temple, a tale of mountain goblins, samurai and a Reiki Master
Festivals Ohitaki Fire Festival Kifune Shrine 2025 Friday - Nov 7th The annual Ohitaki Fire Festival at Kifune Shrine uses its spiritual powers to banish bad sprits and cleanse impurities of the people..
