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I had buddhist vegetarian cuisine at "Shigetsu" located within the temple grounds. It was a charming building with Japanese-style architecture. What I felt after eating the meal was that it was light in flavor but very satisfying. It was not only delicious, but also a meal that taught me about Buddhist thought.

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.

Saiunji Temple was founded in 1569. In the 19th century, the temple's head priest became famous for his affectionate treatment of a raccoon dog that lived on the hillside behind the temple. Many visitors came to see it, and people began to offer raccoon dog figurines as offerings.

This shrine enshrines Abe no Seimei, a nobleman and astronomer from the mid-Heian period (around the 10th century). Abe no Seimei is a legendary figure as an Onmyoji (exorcist/diviner). If you're a fan of Abe no Seimei or have a fondness for the mystical, you should definitely pay a visit.

Goo-jinja Shrine enshrines Wake no Kiyomaro, who contributed to the construction of Kyoto in 794. He was saved by a wild boar when he injured his leg. For this reason, there are many boar statues and paintings on the shrine grounds. Many people visit the shrine to pray for good health in their legs and lower back.

Horinji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1727. The temple enshrines Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, as its principal deity, and many Daruma doll statues are enshrined on the temple grounds. Inside the Daruma Hall, there are more than 8,000 Daruma dolls of various sizes enshrined.

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.

Honnoji Temple was founded in 1415. It is the head temple of the Hokke Honmon school of Buddhism. Morning services are held at Honnoji Temple every day from 6am, and anyone is welcome to attend. The sound of the drums was very powerful and electrifying.

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.

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.