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Nijojo Castle

4.5

7022 Reviews

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Kyoto City Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Nijyotoru Horikawa Western Nishi Nijo Castle Town 541

This fortification was built in 1603 to lodge Tokugawa Ieyasu when he travelled to the capital after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara. Later, the site was significantly renovated by the third shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, resulting in its present form. In addition to the entire grounds being a nationally designated Historic Site, the site is dotted with numerous historically valuable structures and beautiful sights, including the Ninomaru Palace, the outer citadel palace (a National Treasure), Honmaru Palace, the inner citadel palace (an Important Cultural Property), and Ninomaru Garden, the outer citadel palace garden (a Special Place of Scenic Beauty).

This is an amazing place. We loved walking “around” the main Ninomaru-goten Palace and seeing the panel reproductions that now are displayed in each of the rooms. Be sure to listen as the building...
Seimei-jinja Shrine

4.0

334 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku Horikawa Tsushin Ichijo Le Rui Mihacho 806

This is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, a diviner active in the mid Heian period, built in 1007 by Emperor Ichijo in order to appease the diviner’s spirit. The shrine helps ward off evil and danger, and many visitors come to escape misfortune. The shrine has a distinct Onmyodo mystical atmosphere, from the pentagrams depicted on the tori gate, paper lanterns and votive pictures to the diviner stone statues.

Seimei Shrine is dedicated to Abeno Seimei, a famous diviner of Heian Time. He was also a specialist of astronomy. The place now the shrine is located used to be his residence. Now this shrine is...
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

4.5

30 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kamigyou-ku Bakurochou

Popularly known as “Kitano no Tenjin-san,” this Shinto shrine is located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. The shrine was founded in 947. It is also the head shrine of all 12 thousand Tenmangu and Tenjin shrines throughout the country dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of scholarship. The shrine is frequented by students and test-takers not only during entrance exam season in winter but throughout the year. The main shrine, erected in 1607, is a National Treasure and a magnificent example of Momoyama architecture. Famed for its Japanese apricot blossoms, a gorgeous open air tea ceremony is performed by Kamishichiken geisha at the shrine during the Plum Blossom Festival on February 25. The shrine also bustles with numerous street stalls and people during the Tenjin Market, opened every month on the 25th.

It was actually pouring down rain the day we went to this flea market but we still had a great time. There were tons of booths with lots of interesting and different things to purchase at a...
Nishijin Textile Center

3.5

173 Reviews

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Kyoto prefecture Kyoto city Kamigyo-ku Horikawa dori Imadegawa south entrance west side

This meeting hall in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture introduces the charm of Japanese clothing, especially Nishijin silk fabrics, and displays related items. The third floor has a show stage on which they hold the extravagant Kimono Show each hour. With the workshops allowing one to watch artisans up close and the reservation handmaking experience activities, there are facilities for one to watch, sow and experience while learning and having fun. There are also Japanese trinkets on sale including clothing sundries and mufflers made of pure Japan-produced silk.

My wife was a little disappointed. She was hoping for fabric she couldnt get at home in Australia. Nothing extraordinary.
Daishogun Hachi-jinja Shrine

4.0

45 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kamigyou-ku Ichijouonmae Nishi 48

When Heian-kyo (the old Kyoto capital) was relocated in 794, it was at this Shinto shrine that Emperor Kammu came to pray to Hoshigami (god of stars), Daishogun to protect his imperial castle. There are 80 wooden images of Daishogun, designated as Important Cultural Properties. Daishogun is a god that wards off danger and misfortune.

맨 첨 교토를 수호하기 위해 교토 네군데 세운 방위신 8 개 모신 팔신사대장군 임 방위를 진정 액맞이 하는 음양도의 하나의 신앙이기도 했던 곳 이고 만덕전 은 춘추 5 일간 배관가능. 햔재도 집을 새로 지을때 이곳을 찿는다 함
Honpoji Temple

4.0

38 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Kamigyo-ku Ogawa Temuno in Kiyuri Honmyoji Town 617

Honpoji, the chief temple of the Nichiren sect, is located in Kamigyo Ward in Kyoto City, and the Sanposon is enshrined there. The monk Nisshin built it in 1436, after having converted Hon-nami Kiyonobu. Its garden, Mitsue no Niwa, has been designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. In addition, its main hall, pagoda, founders' hall, monastery kitchen, lecture hall, main entrance, its Chinese-style gate, bell tower, scripture library, treasure house, and stone bridge have all been designated Tangible Cultural Properties by the prefectural government. It is a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms, and the grounds are illuminated on fall evenings so that visitors can enjoy the colorful leaves.

地下鉄でもバスです行けます。周辺は茶道にゆかりのある場所のようで落着いた・・・静謐な風情を感じる町並みです。バス停も地下鉄の駅からも直ぐではないので、徒歩圏内ですがちょっと迷いました。日蓮宗の寺院で塔がある大きな寺院です。小説「等伯」の長谷川等伯ゆかりのお寺で、ここには彼の作品も展示されていました。
Suika Tenmangu Shrine

3.5

31 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku Horikawa dori Kami-gi-otaku Kagetsucho 722-10

This shrine is on Horikawa-dori Street in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is the first Tenmangu Shrine in Japan and honors the spirit of Sugawara-no-Michizane. Many visitors come for the purported benefits of worshiping here, including protection from floods and fire. The Crimson Weeping Cherry Tree on the grounds has made it an off-the-beaten-track cherry blossom viewing spot.

今回は昨年京都観光検定に出た「登天石」を見学に来ました。石の上に道真の霊が現れ、ここから天に登ったと伝えられています。神社そのものは小ぶりですが、天神社の象徴たる梅が綺麗に咲き始めていました。
Kuginukijizo

4.0

33 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku Senbon Densetsu Uchu Distribution Higher Flower Town 503

Shakuzoji, also known as Kuginukijizo, is said to have been built in 819 by Kobo Daishi. The Jizo main object of worship is said to have been carved from a stone brought back by Kobo Daishi from the Tang Dynasty. As it removes anguish it is known as “Kunuki Jizo” (pain removing Jizo) but through mispronunciation the temple became known as Kuginuki Jizo. The main temple building is full of votive pictures of a nail and pincers intertwined attached by those who were suffering and became free through prayer.

釘抜地蔵は、「苦抜き」という意味を持っています。様々な苦しみを抜き取ってくれるという釘抜地蔵尊。この釘抜地蔵尊で知られる石像寺は、819年に弘法大師によって開創されたお寺です。本堂の裏側には、奉納された無数の絵馬がありました。その絵馬は、2本の釘と釘抜きがセットになったもので、心とからだの痛みがとれましたという御礼の意味で奉納されているそうです。
Myorenji

4.0

22 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Myorenjimaecho 875

실로 코로나 이후 다시 찿고보니 울컥했다 비록 하세키와 도하쿠 그림은 볼 수 없어도 가격대비 가성비 완짱이다 관광객 거의 없고 찿지도 않는 곳이고 잘 알려져 있지도 않지만 정원 만큼은 품격 그 자체이다 봄 여름 가을 겨울 모두 느낄 수 있는 그림과 ㅡ 훌륭한 도코마루 부처님 와상 긴 바위 어느것 하나 근사하지 않은 게 없었다 춥고 쌀쌀한 날씨에 정원을...
Hokyoji Temple (Doll Temple)

4.0

25 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku Teruno Uchotoru Horikawa Higashiro Hakotachi 547

This Zen temple in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City honors deities like the bodhisattva Kannon. Also known as The Doll Temple, it houses an array of dolls, including those of the Emperor Komei. Usually it's not open to the public, however there's a doll exhibition every spring and autumn when visitors pour in.

It is a Monzeki temple (a temple related to the imperial family), which is located at Horikawa Teranouchi. The entrance gate is very imposing, but on the day I was there it was not open to public.
Senbon Enmado Injoji Temple

3.5

25 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City, Kyoto City, Senjodori, Sanzanjo Kamiru Emamaecho 34

This temple is in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is affiliated with the Shingon sect of Mt. Koya, and has EnmaHoo as its principle image, commonly called the SenbonEnmado. In February, during the SetsubunFestival, the temple has a konnyaku potato boil for warding off misfortune, and hosts the senbonenmado Noh kyogen comedy theater in May. At the management office one can purchase the enmasamanoomekoboshi rice crackers.

千本ゑんま堂は、光明山歓喜院引接寺が正式名称です。本日は、お精霊迎えに行きました。京都では旧盆のこの日(2022年8月7日...
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum

3.5

16 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Kyoto-ku Imadegawadori Omiya Higashiirimoto Isamachi 265-1

"This museum is located a two-minute walk from the ""Horikawa Imadegawa"" bus stop and right next to the ""Imadegawa Omiya"" bus stop. Established in 1914, the museum operates out of the former Nishijin Textile Building, a building designated a Cultural Property by the city. The museum contains some 1,000 historical items and materials excavated in Kyoto City. In addition to introducing major archeological sites and items found at them, the museum also assembles its materials by period and uses illustrations and replicas to further enhance the understanding of visitors."

無料で入れる市の資料館です。展示物は出土した土器などが中心、訪問時は展示物の入れ替え作業中の為か2階部分しか見れませんでした。
Daiho’on-ji Temple

3.5

8 Reviews

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Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Kamigyo-ku Imadegawa communication The seven Matsugami Lumpur

A Shingon Chisan Buddhist temple located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City. The temple was founded in 1221 by the priest Giku and is also called Senbonshaka-do (the Thousand Buddha Temple). The main hall has escaped numerous wars and fires and looks as it did when it was first built. It is the oldest structure in Kyoto City and is designated a National Treasure. The grounds are home to Okame-zuka, the Tomb of Okame, master carpenter’s wife, and the temple attracts an unending stream of worshipers from around the nation due to its resulting association with aiding in finding marriage, marital happiness, and having children. In the Kamakura period (1185–1333), a monk cut Sanskrit characters into a daikon (radish) to pray for good health; today, the temple’s daikon-offering ceremony held in December is a key winter event in Kyoto.

大報恩寺の境内に「おかめ塚」がありました。あのふくよかな笑顔の「おかめ」は実在した人だったんですね。「おかめ」は、本堂建築で棟梁を務めた大工「長井飛騨守高次」の奥さんでした。おかめさんは、夫の間違えを助言して窮地を救ったんですが、上棟式を迎える前に自害したそうです。おかめ塚には、そのおかめさんの像もありましたよ。
Orinasukan hand-weaving Museum

3.5

25 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Ward Kamifuku-ji Temple Kamifukuji Upper-stand Distillery 692 Oguro Town

This museum which opened in the first year of the Heisei period (1989) in the traditional oriyadate “Nishijin Textile Building” displays materials and tools related to Japanese hand weaving including Kyoto’s traditional Nishijin silk fabrics. There are 90 items preserved and on display in various themed exhibitions, such as rare pieces of clothing including those worn from the end of the Edo period to beginning of the Showa period, reconstructed Noh theater costumes, and items that have completely disappeared from present-day Japan. There are also workshop viewing and hand-weaving activities available where you can make and take home your own piece. The nearest bus stops are Senbon Kamidachiuri or Imadegawa Jofukuji.

We thoroughly enjoyed this unique museum related to the weaving of high quality silk designs for kimono and obi. After reading several of the negative reviews here I though a few comments would be...
Honryu-ji Temple

3.5

11 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Chiekoin Dori Go Tsuji Agaru Monyacho 330

The head temple of the Hokkeshu sect Shinmonryu school of Buddhism which first opened in 1488. It's also called the Unburnable Temple as the main hall and founder's hall escaped disaster as the Nishijin area twice burned down around it. With sakura cherry blossoms in the spring, crape myrtle in the summer, changing autumn colors in the fall, and the snow-covered temple grounds in the winter, the temple is a popular location for those looking to take a stroll and take in the seasonal scenery. The grounds are home to the Chiyonoi Well, one of the Nishijin area's five famous wells, as well as the Yonakidome Pine Tree whose needles or bark are said to stop babies night-crying if placed under their pillows.

近くに来て正面に行きましたが改修工事をしていました。かなり大規模な様です。沢山の人達が同じように現場をうろうろとしていました。数年かかると。
Chado Research Center

4.0

8 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Horikawa-dori Teranouchi Agaru Teranouchitatecho

"This center exhibits mainly tea ceremony utensils and related arts and crafts, as well as documents and historical materials. A replica of ""Yuin"" tea room, one of the representative tea rooms of the Urasenke school, is in the gallery room on the second floor, and visitors can tour the interior of the tea room. At the tea service, visitors can enjoy a traditional Japanese confection and a bowl of matcha tea (reservation required by the day before, 500 yen for adults). In addition, there is a library specializing in the tea ceremony, ""Konnichian Library"", which houses about 60,000 books and other materials related to the tea ceremony (Opening days and times differ from those of the museum. Admission free)."

茶道に関する図書を収蔵・保管するための「今日庵文庫」、茶道の資料が展示されていたり、体験ができます。
Kadode Hachimangu Shrine

3.5

19 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Chukyo Ward Chiri Koen Temple Imabuki Koulu Sakurai cho 102-1

A Shinto shrine located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City connected to safe travels. Due to its location in the unlucky area northeast of the palace, it is also seen as the palace’s guardian and was called the Uchino hachimangu. It is said, however, that the shrine’s location was once the site of a mansion belonging to Kaneuri Kichiji, and after Minamoto no Yoshitsune prayed here for a safe journey before heading to Hiraizumi in Oshu, it came to be called the Kadode Hachimangu (“Shrine of Leaving Home for War”). The shrine sells a variety of charms, including cocoon charms, silkworm cocoons wrapped in straw, which bring about family fortune and prosperity; pigeon-shaped charms which provide safe travels, and bell charms which bring about a change in fortunes and protect against calamity.

義経が奥州に旅立つ際に行路の安全を祈願したといわれる社。節分の前日、境内で二三人の参詣者を見かけただけでひっそりとしていました。冬ざれた境内で、絵馬と千羽鶴だけが華やいで見えました。
Ichijo Modori-bashi Bridge

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Horikawashimonocho
Katufumi

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Shakenagayacho 676-2

A geisha house where you can try dressing as a maiko located in Kamishichiken, Kyoto's oldest geisha quarter. You can wear kimono, obi belts, and ornate kanzashi hairpins that were actually used by maiko and geisha. Groups are served individually so reservations are required. While your make-up is done and your getting dressed you can learn things about the world of the geisha that aren't commonly known, from the differences between geisha and maiko to the etiquette of the geisha quarter. They also run the hidden Kyomachiya BAR out of a refurbished teahouse where you can enjoy a drink at the sunken counter or in a tatami room.
Uhoin Temple

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Kyoto Prefecture Chieikoin Tourisetsu Sue Shoutencho

This Mt. KoyaShingon sect temple is in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. Here, one of the deities enshrined is the Daishoukankiten. Also called, Nishijin-no-Shotensan, it is beloved by the locals. The temple is also known for its many cherry blossomvarieties such as the double petaled yaezakura, and the kankizakura. In the spring, many visitors come to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.