Discover a Quiet and Peaceful side of Kyoto
Today, July 17th, is the day of the Gion Festival’s Yamaboko float procession, and large crowds of spectators are expected; however, in the early morning, you can view each float quietly and at a leisurely pace.
The arrival of the Gion Festival marks the peak of summer in Kyoto.
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Joju-ji Temple is located in Kyoto City’s Nishikyo Ward, an area home to a cluster of temples—including Jizo-in (famous as the “Bamboo Temple”), Koke-dera (Moss Temple), and Suzumushi-dera.
Within the temple grounds, visitors can view *kikkōchiku* (tortoiseshell bamboo), a rare variety of bamboo unique to Kyoto.
It is a place where you can enjoy a quiet, peaceful moment.
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Located in Kyoto’s Kita Ward, Hirano Shrine is said to have been relocated from Heijo-kyo to Heian-kyo when the capital was moved there in 794; it is renowned for its cherry blossoms, particularly the night-time cherry blossoms.
The shrine’s main hall features a unique architectural style known as “Hirano-zukuri” and was built during the Kan’ei era of the Edo period.
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Shokoku-ji is the head temple of the Shokoku-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism; founded by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, it is a temple of high prestige that counts Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) and Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion) among its sub-temples.
The temple grounds are spacious and tranquil, and the complex houses the Jotenkaku Museum, where various artworks are exhibited from time to time.
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Jinkō-in is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Kyoto’s Kita Ward. Its principal image is a wooden statue of Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), said to have been carved by the monk himself when he was 42 years old. Along with Tō-ji and Ninna-ji, it is known in Kyoto as one of the “Three Kōbō” temples; while it is not a typical tourist destination, it possesses a dignified and tranquil atmosphere.
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