Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
The performance held at Senbon Enmado Injo-ji Temple in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, is called Senbon Enmado Dai Nenbutsu Kyogen.
Unlike Kabuki, Kyogen features simple costumes and focuses on humor and dialogue.
Furthermore, Dai Nenbutsu Kyogen is a performing art that has been passed down using temples as its stage, and unlike classical Kyogen, it is characterized by all performers wearing masks.
Senbon Enmado (Injo-ji Temple)
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One interesting way to enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto is to visit the events being held at museums and art galleries.
Many events offer optional audio guides in English, providing clear and easy-to-understand explanations.
This is the Kyoto National Museum, located in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
Kyoto National Museum
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Many city buses in Kyoto are extremely crowded, including with foreign tourists, but recently I’ve seen several instances of local elderly people being offered seats by foreign travelers. Witnessing this type of kindness from tourists gave me a sense of relief. Thank you
Kyoto City Bus
In recent years, concerns have been raised that Japan may lose its four seasons due to global warming. Nevertheless, the typical scenery, especially in spring and autumn, continues to attract many tourists.
Plum blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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Weeping cherry trees
in Maruyama Park
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Recently, Kyoto has seen a large influx of foreign tourists, many of whom visit specific temples and shrines such as Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. While these are all popular tourist destinations, Kyoto is also home to many other historical sites that represent its rich history and Japanese culture.
Shisendo Hermitage
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Rozan-ji Temple
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