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.
Kyoto City– recommendations –
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Walking around temples and shrines from Kyoto Station
There are many fascinating temples and shrines around Kyoto Station. Among them, the most recommended are Higashi Honganji, Nishi Honganji, and Toji. Here we will introduce a travel course that will take you around these three temples while also stopping off at nearby shrines and temples. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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