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Nanzen-ji Temple

Nanzen-ji Temple, located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, is the head temple of the Nanzen-ji branch of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism.
During the Muromachi period, it was ranked among the highest of the Kyoto Five Mountains and Kamakura Five Mountains, established by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu as a ranking system for Rinzai Zen temples.
The spacious temple grounds are surrounded by abundant nature, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the seasons.

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Giō-ji Temple

Giō-ji Temple is a Shingon sect Daikaku-ji branch temple (nunnery) located in Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City.
It is a thatched-roof hut that appears in “The Tale of the Heike.” It is said that Giō, who lost the favor of Taira no Kiyomori, became a nun with her sister and mother and spent the rest of her life there.


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Eikan-do Temple

Eikan-do Temple is very famous for its autumn foliage, with approximately 3,000 maple trees adding vibrant colors to the garden surrounding the pond.
The temple houses various treasures, and inside, you can see a rare statue of Amida Buddha. This statue is called “Mikaeri Amida” (Looking Back Amida), and is characterized by facing left instead of straight ahead.

 

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Tōji-in Temple

Tōji-in Temple is located in the northwest of Kyoto City. It is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple and the family temple of the Ashikaga shogunate.
Its garden is particularly beautiful, offering stunning scenery throughout the four seasons.
There are relatively few visitors, allowing for a peaceful and quiet visit.

 

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Gion Shirakawa

A cobblestone street stretches along the Shirakawa River, offering a rich Kyoto atmosphere with the lights of traditional restaurants, Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine, and Tatsumi Bridge. While it gets crowded during cherry blossom season, early morning is recommended.

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