7 Temples & Shrines A Visit to Kyoto Inari Shrine Martijn Beckers One of Kyoto's most famous shrines is Fushimi Inari Shrine. The endless torii gates create a fairytale atmosphere. While ..
12 Temples & Shrines Kodai-ji Temple's Lovely Grounds Larry Knipfing In 1606, Kita-no-Mandokoro established this temple in memory of her late husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest-ever..
10 Temples & Shrines Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto - 1 Larry Knipfing Shinnyo-do was founded in 984. It is a lovely, secluded temple that is quiet and serene, but in autumn when the foliage is in full..
12 Festivals Spring at Kitano Tenman-gu, Kyoto Julian Bohler Located northwest of Kyoto near the famous Golden Pavilion, Kitano Tenman-gu is a Shinto shrine where Sugawara no Michizane, an..
12 Temples & Shrines Quiet and Tranquil Kurodani Temple Larry Knipfing Kurodani Temple is not on the 'Recommended List' of guide books. It's on mine! It doesn't try to impress you, and..
15 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Heian Jingu Shrine: Smaller version of the ancient Imperial Palace. There is also the lovely Shin-en Garden.
12 Temples & Shrines Autumn in Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Tenryu-ji Temple: Like most places in Kyoto this time of year, the Japanese Maples were in full bloom and proud as a peacock. Everyone..
15 Temples & Shrines Green Valley in Tofuku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Green Valley inside Tofuku-ji Temple: Walking up covered a wooden bridge and gentle stone steps, you will feel as if you are f..
