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Senbon-Shakado Temple was founded in 1220. Its official name is Daihoonji. The main hall is the oldest building in Kyoto City and is designated as a National Treasure. At the Treasure Hall, you can see Buddhist statues carved by Kaikei, one of Japan's most famous Buddhist sculptors.

Hirano-jinja Shrine was built within the Heijo Palace in 782, and was moved to this location in 794 when the capital was relocated to Kyoto. The main shrine has a unique structure, connecting two shrine buildings, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property.

This temple was founded in 938 by Ryogen. It is famous as the place where The Tale of Genji, written in the early 11th century, was written, a work that had a great influence on Japanese literature. In front of the main hall is the Genji Garden, which is inspired by this work.

This shrine is built on the site where the residence of Fujiwara no Yoshifusa, a powerful nobleman, is said to have stood around the 9th century. The well water that still exists in the purification fountain is said to have been used in the imperial court.

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.

It is said that Wakamiya-Hachimangu shrine was founded in 1053 at the behest of Emperor Go-Reizei. The enshrined deities are Emperor Ojin, Emperor Chuai, and Empress Jingu. Furthermore, in 1949, Shiinetsuhiko-no-Mikoto, the deity of pottery, was enshrined there, making it famous as a pottery shrine.

Kyoto-Ebisu-jinja shrine was built in 1202 as the guardian shrine of Kenninji Temple. It is considered one of the three greatest Ebisu shrines in Japan. Ebisu is depicted holding a fishing rod and a sea bream, and is believed to bring good fortune for safe voyages and travels, as well as success in fishing and business.

Kichijoin-Tenmangu Shrine was built in 934 on the site where Sugawara no Michizane was born. The cattle is a messenger of Sugawara no Michizane. There is a golden reclining cattle with a hole in it in the precincts. It is said that if anyone takes the exam, they will pass if they pass through this hole.

Otani Hombyo is the mausoleum of Shinran , the founder of Jodo Shinshu. After Shinran passed away in 1262, his remains were reinterred several times before being moved to their current location in 1603. The Main Hall and the Meichodo Hall are located within the temple grounds.

Morning services are held daily at 6:00 a.m. in the main hall and Meichodo hall, and anyone is welcome to attend. Overall, at both halls, the arrangement allowed one to freely pay one's respects from the back while the monks chanted sutras. After listening to the sutra chanting for a while, I felt refreshed.