Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
Oubai-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji—a head temple of the Rinzai school—is currently open to the public for a special autumn viewing.
The temple features many highlights, including the “Jikichu-tei” (Jikichu Garden), which is said to have been designed by Sen no Rikyu at the behest of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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In addition to the interiors of various buildings—including the Shishinden—being open to the public, there are displays of *ikebana* (flower arranging) and a demonstration of the *Jūgatsu Koromogae* (October seasonal change of court attire) ritual, as well as live performances of *kangen* (court instrumental music); meanwhile, the sweet osmanthus trees in the garden are in beautiful bloom.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace: Autumn Public Opening
The Kyoto Imperial Palace is currently holding a special autumn public opening titled “Introduction to the Court Culture of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.”
One of the highlights is the Shishinden (Hall for State Ceremonies), the venue for various court rituals, where visitors can view the *Takamikura* (Imperial Throne).
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A parade is held every year to commemorate the establishment of Heian-kyo in Kyoto on October 22, 794.
Many tourists from abroad come to enjoy this historical pageant.
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The Kamo River flows north-to-south through Kyoto City and stands as one of the defining features of the city’s landscape.To the east, Mount Hiei and Nyoigatake—famous for the “Gozan no Okuribi” (Five Mountain Bonfire) festival—tower in the background, while to the west, mountains such as Mount Atago form the boundaries of the Kyoto Basin.
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