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This is a sub-temple built on the north side of Toji Temple. The guest hall, built in 1605, is designated a National Treasure. There is an admission fee, but it is open to the public year-round. You can view Buddhist statues, gardens, and paintings of Miyamoto Musashi, among other things.

There are statues and paintings of various fish in Kyoto's shrines and temples, including sea bream, carp, and eels. These are either related to gods or Buddhas or based on legends. Here we will introduce recommended shrines and temples for each type of fish.

Kyoto's shrines and temples are home to statues and paintings of a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, monkeys, and rabbits. These are either related to gods or Buddhas or based on legends. Here we will introduce recommended shrines and temples for each type of animal.

There are many temples in Kyoto, and some of them offer zazen (Zen meditation) instruction in English. Here we will introduce a list of temples where English zazen sessions are held. Zazen is an experience that allows you to sit quietly, calm your mind, and experience Japanese spirituality.

Honnoji Temple is the head temple of the Hokke Honmon school of Buddhism. This is the temple where Oda Nobunaga was betrayed and killed by his subordinate Akechi Mitsuhide. He was one of Japan's most famous warlord and was on the verge of unifying the country.

It is the head temple of the Tenryuji branch of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism and is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple is located in Arashiyama, a major tourist destination in Kyoto. At the back of the temple grounds is a beautiful strolling garden with a pond.

Jisyu-jinja Shrine is located at the back of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It is said that if you can walk between the two stones with your eyes closed, your wish for love will come true. If you are planning to try it, we recommend going early in the morning when there are fewer people around.

The monk Mankei, who founded Yatadera temple, saw Ksitigarbha saving the suffering souls of the dead in hell. It is said that the principal image of Ksitigarbha was carved based on that image. For this reason, it is believed that this temple will take on people's suffering and protect them from evil.

Seiganji Temple has long been revered as a temple that provides salvation to women. You can freely enter the main hall. The principal image of the temple is the Amitabha, a gigantic Buddha statue measuring approximately 6.5 meters (21.3 ft).

The area around Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is one of the busiest areas in Kyoto City. Originally, it was an area where many temples gathered, and it became a bustling place that developed with the number of worshippers. Even today, there are many temples and shrines that can be enjoyed along with shopping.