Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2 Justin Velgus The nine dragon-headed water god Kuzuryu and lucky god Benzaiten seemed to have fused together. According to Japanese history,..
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 2 of 4 Justin Velgus Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple. It is a building with a kitchen sandwiched between two Japanese style rooms...
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Justin Velgus Standing quietly on the eastern foot of Mt. Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
7 Eternal Beauty of Taizo-in Temple Takako Sakamoto The Garden of Motonobu at Taizo-in Temple, of Myoshinji Temple Complex in Kyoto pursues 'Eternal Beauty'.
10 Prayers and Cherry Blossoms Cathy Cawood I found a Buddhist service as well as cherry blossom at beautiful Nanzenji in Kyoto, and watched the monks depart the temple under..
12 Cherry Blossom at Heian Jingu Cathy Cawood Heian Jingu looks especially lovely in spring when cherry blossoms are blooming in the courtyard and inner garden.
11 Spring at Okochi Sanso Villa Takako Sakamoto Enjoy tranquil spring at Okochi Sanso Villa in Sagano, Kyoto, in an idyllic setting.
11 Kyoto's Ryozen Kannon Sandra Isaka The grounds of Kyoto's Ryozen Kannon, in Higashiyama, are a quiet and contemplative oasis year-round, but are especially lovely..
