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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Where to Wash Your Money for Good Luck in Kyoto’s temples and shrines
In Japan, it is said that water purifies impurity. For this reason, washing money with water is said to drive away negativity and bring the blessing of increased financial luck. This is called "Zeniarai". Here, we introduce temples and shrines in Kyoto where you can experience this "Zeniarai" ritual. -
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. -
Walking around temples and shrines from Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market is a famous tourist destination in Kyoto, lined with numerous restaurants and souvenir shops. In the surrounding area, there is a concentration of temples and shrines well worth visiting, such as Nishiki Tenmangu, Seiganji, Rokkaku-do, Bukkoji, and Inaba-do. -
7 Kyoto Temples & Shrines Where You Can Drink Sacred Spring Water
If you're looking for a unique spiritual experience in Kyoto, visiting temples and shrines with sacred spring water is a wonderful choice. At some locations, you can even fill your own bottle and take the blessed water home. In this guide, we'll introduce temples and shrines where you can drink sacred spring wate. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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