9 Temples & Shrines Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddhist..
12 Temples & Shrines Honkokuji Temple in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Honkokuji in Kyoto, temple of the golden dragon.
15 Temples & Shrines Shimogamo Shrine Cathy Cawood Photos of World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, one of Kyoto's two Kamo Shrines. Shimogamo pre-dates Kyoto becoming the..
12 Temples & Shrines Plum Blossom at Kitano-Tenmangu Cathy Cawood Fragrant pink and white plum blossom blooming in the grounds of an ancient Shinto shrine, Kyoto's Kitano Tenmangu.
13 Temples & Shrines Chishaku-in Temple’s Inner Garden Tomoko Kamishima The beauty of Chishaku-in Temple's inner gardens, refined paintings, and sophisticated wooden corridors are far from the fierce..
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..
13 Temples & Shrines Myoshin-ji Temple Complex, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Myoshin-ji Temple is a unique complex of 46 small temples, all gathered together in one location under the umbrella of the Rinzai..