We have selected temples and shrines in Kyoto City based on how you want to enjoy your trip. You can find a place to visit depending on your mood that day, whether it's for an experience, relaxation, prayer, or a photogenic spot. Please use this as a reference when deciding on your travel destination.
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Temples in Kyoto where you can ring the bell
There are temples in Kyoto where any visitor can ring the temple bell. Here, we present a list of such temples. When you strike the bell, you can feel the shock of the sound vibrating through you. It feels very good. Please be sure to visit temples like these during your trip to Kyoto. -
Hiking from Kifune Shrine to Kurama Temple (kyoto)
Kifune Shrine and Kurama-dera Temple are located in the northern part of Kyoto, and both are popular. This shrine and temple are located about a 60-minute walk along the hiking trail. If you head out from central Kyoto, it takes a full day, including travel, temple visits, and hiking. -
Kyoto temples offering zazen – No Reservations Required
There are many temples in Kyoto, and some of them hold zazen (Zen meditation) sessions that you can join without making a reseravation. Zazen is an experience that allows you to sit quietly, calm your mind, and experience Japanese spirituality.If you have a chance to visit Kyoto, be sure to give it a try. -
Top 10 Largest Wooden Temples in Kyoto
We've looked into the top 10 largest traditional wooden temples in Kyoto. Size was ranked by area (width x depth). The largest wooden building in Kyoto is the Goeido Hall of Higashi-Honganji Temple. Please use this as reference information for your trip to Kyoto. -
Kyoto’s temples and shrines with unique worship experiences
Kyoto has many temples and shrines with unusual ways of worshiping. Throwing things, dipping them in water, lifting them up, and putting them through holes.By performing special actions, your wishes will be more likely to come true. Here are some recommended places. -
Bird shrines and temples in Kyoto
Kyoto's shrines and temples have statues and paintings of various birds, including dove, cranes, and sparrows. These are either related to gods or Buddhas or based on legends. Here we will introduce recommended shrines and temples for each type of bird. -
Fish shrines and temples in Kyoto
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. -
Animal shrines and temples in Kyoto
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. -
Kyoto temples offering zazen instruction in English
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. -
Walking around temples and shrines from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
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.
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