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Nanzen-ji Temple Aqueduc　（Suirokaku)

This is an aqueduct bridge on the Lake Biwa Canal, located within the grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple.
During its construction, the design was handled by Sakuro Tanabe, with careful consideration given to the landscape of the temple grounds.
This aqueduct is also a popular tourist spot, attracting many visitors.
You can also see the water flowing in the aqueduct above.
In this way, Kyoto offers a variety of architectural styles, from the Heian period to the modern architecture of the Meiji and Taisho eras.

Nanzen-ji Temple “Suirokaku”

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Senbon Enmado Dai Nenbutsu Kyogen

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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Kyoto National Museum

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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Another form of Kindness

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

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Four Seasons

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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