Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. In 811 Kūkai is said to have founded a temple, then Honen altered it to the present Nenbutsuji. [Wikipedia]
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Myoshin-ji Temple complex is one of my favorite places in Kyoto; I don't know what delights I'm going to find each time..
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Myoshin-ji Temple is a unique complex of 46 small temples, all gathered together in one location under the umbrella of the Rinzai..
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In early May, I revisited some of the places I had visited previously at Myoshin-ji - and they all seemed different! What a nice..
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At Kin-gyu-in, the outer gate was open. Nobody was there; the inner gate was closed. I turned back to leave when something caught..
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At the Temple of Sala Trees, I listened to a monk's sermons on a verse from 'The Tale of Heike', exemplifying flee..
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Daiho-in Temple Garden in May: The sound of water dripping out of bamboo into a small moss covered fountain blended with a bird's..
Taizō-in is the oldest sub-temple of the Myōshin-ji Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple, situated in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Zen pri..
Keishunin (桂春院) is one of the sub-temples of Myoshin-ji containing gardens and a teahouse.
Close to Nijo Castle in Japan's most historic city, this stylish, modern hotel is comfortable, well located and supremely affordable...
More like a chic home stay from an interior decoration magazine, this guesthouse is both elegant and comfortable.
A hidden gem, Ryokan Yamazaki is worth the 30 minute bus ride from central Kyoto. Tranquil surroundings, hearty food and family..
Miyako Soba is a small restaurant located in Saiinkozanjicho, just across by McDonald's near Saiin Station. It is well pri..
With the growing popularity of veganism, particularly in Japan, vegans can now enjoy ramen at both entirely vegan and vegan-fr..
ran Hotei is a Chaya or tea ceremony room in Central Kyoto The name ran Hotei is kind of play on words. Hotei is of course on..
Ninna-ji Temple was founded in 888 and is a Buddhist temple in northeast Kyoto that is closely associated with the imperial family of Japan. It is the..
Toei Kyoto Studio Park is a theme park and film set modeled after the Edo period located in Kyoto, Japan that opened its doors in 1975. It is situated..
Ryoanji Temple is home to Japan’s most famous Zen stone garden and one of Kyoto’s most iconic scenes. Believed to be built back in the Muromachi period..
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