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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.

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.

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.

Shojin ryori is a cuisine made without meat or fish, based on the Buddhist principle of forbidding killing. It is also important to cook with the people who will be eating it in mind. Here we have compiled a list of syukubo (temple stay) that are popular for their shojin ryori cuisine, sorted by region.

Zazen is a practice in which you sit upright, regulate your breathing, and concentrate your mind. There are also many other meditation practices in Buddhism. We have compiled a list of shukubo (temple stay) where you can experience zazen and meditation by region.