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Kiyomizudera ,Kyoto. Credit: Jordy Meow. Licensed under CC.
Kansai, Kyoto, Temples and Shrines

Kiyomizudera Temple

by touristinjapanupdated on April 13, 2020June 17, 2019Leave a Comment on Kiyomizudera Temple

Kiyomizudera temple is located on a hill side on the eastern side of Kyoto. This Buddhist temple, which was founded in 778, is well known for it’s waterfall and unique terrace which sticks out over the hill side. Kiyomizudera Main Hall Just a 10 minute walk south of the famous Gion District are the well-preserved …

Geisha and Maiko in Gion, Kyoto. Credit: David Offf. Licensed under CC.
Kansai, Kyoto, Neighbourhoods

Kyoto Gion District

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020June 10, 2019Leave a Comment on Kyoto Gion District

Kyotos Gion District is one of Japans most well-known “Geisha districts”. Visitors travel to Gion for a chance to catch a glimpse of a Geisha (or Geiko as they are called here), enjoy the well preserved, historic entertainment area and to learn about traditional arts and crafts. In this centuries old district of Kyoto, old …

Tenryu-ji temple at Arashiyama, Kyoto.
Kansai, Kyoto, Temples and Shrines

Tenryu-ji temple

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020June 3, 20192 Comments on Tenryu-ji temple

Tenryu-ji temple is a Rinzai Zen buddhist temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The temple is the highest ranked of the 5 Zen temples of Kyoto and is famous for its incredible Japanese garden. BOOK Tour of Tenryu-ji and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove In the town of Arashiyama, near the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, lies Tenryu-ji temple. The …

Nijo Castle, Kyoto. Credit: bethom33. Licensed under CC. Original modified.
Castles, Kansai, Kyoto

Nijo Castle

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020May 27, 2019Leave a Comment on Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle is a beautiful and well preserved castle, built in Kyoto between 1601 and 1626 by the Tokugawa clan. It features two palaces and numerous gardens. The complex is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Nijō-jō, as the castle is called in Japanese, is a flatland type castle. That means it’s not built …

Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Credit: Thomas Cuelho. Licensed under CC 2.0.
Kansai, Kyoto, Temples and Shrines

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020May 20, 2019Leave a Comment on Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the main shrine for Inari, one of the most prominent gods (kami) of the Japanse Shinto religion. The shrine is especially known for it’s thousands of red/orange torii gates lining the paths up the mountain behind the shrine. On the edge of Kyoto, with its back against mount Inari is Fushimi …

Philosophers Walk, Kyoto. Credit: Lucas Mascaro. Licensed under CC.
Kyoto, Parks and Gardens

Philosopher’s Walk (Kyoto)

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020April 4, 2019Leave a Comment on Philosopher’s Walk (Kyoto)

The Philosopher’s Walk is a shorter foot path in Kyoto. The path is just under 2km (1.2mi) long and runs along a canal at the foot of the Higashiyama mountains. The Philosophers Path, as it is sometimes called, is lined with beautiful cherry trees. During spring, when the blossoms are out, this path attracts quite …

Arashiyama Bamboo Forrest. Credit: Alexander De Leon Battista. Licensed under CC. Original modified.
Kansai, Kyoto, Parks and Gardens

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020March 28, 2019Leave a Comment on Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

In the scenic town of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, is one of Kyotos most famous attractions: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. BOOK Tour of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Tenryu-ji The bamboo Forest, which is also known under the name Sagano Bamboo Forest, is probably among the top 3 attractions in Kyoto, in close competition with …

Crowds at Nishiki Market, Kyoto
Food, Kansai, Kyoto

Nishiki market

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020March 14, 2019Leave a Comment on Nishiki market

Nishiki Ichiba (Nishiki Market) is a long, covered shopping arcade in central Kyoto. The more than 100 shops located here are a mix of food vendors, restaurants and specialty shops. This 400m long street is sometimes referred to as “The kitchen of Kyoto” and is the place to go if you want to hunt down …

Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion Temple
Kansai, Kyoto, Temples and Shrines

Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion

by touristinjapanupdated on April 16, 2020October 22, 2018Leave a Comment on Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji, meaning Temple of the Golden Pavilion, is one of the most well known attractions in Kyoto. The three story pavilion has it’s two top floors covered in gold leaf.  The building is located in a beautiful zen-style Japanese garden. The complex dates back to the late 1300’s.

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