Kyoto City? Temples and Shrines List ?

This is the head temple of the Shinshu Bukkoji sect. Every morning at 7:00 AM, services are held in the Amida Hall and the Daishi Hall. The sound of a bell rang out from outside, and we all chanted "Namu Amida Butsu." The chanting was very fast-paced and pleasant to listen to.

This is the head temple of the Shinshu Bukkoji sect. Bukkoji Temple is located just off a small side street, away from the bustling Shijo Karasuma shopping arcade. Upon entering the temple grounds, the first thing that caught my eye were the two large halls. There was a cafe on the temple grounds, so I had a meal there.

Rokkakudo Temple was founded in 587 by Prince Shotoku, who spread Buddhism throughout Japan. In Japanese, "Rokkaku" refers to a hexagonal shape. Its official name is Chohoji, but it is known by this name because the shape of its main hall is hexagonal.

Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine is located in the shopping district. This shrine is known for its benefits in granting success in exams, and visitors pray while stroking the cattle. Within the temple grounds, Nishiki no Mizu, known as Kyoto's finest spring water, springs forth.

Kifune Shrine is dedicated to the deity of water. The exact date of its founding is unknown, but it is said to have originated from a shrine built around 1600 years ago on a site where clear spring water gushed forth. Water still springs from the grounds of the shrine, and you can drink it for free.

At Kifune Shrine, you can enjoy a variety of experiences, such as prayers offered before the deity, free spring water, prayers for good fortune in relationships, matcha and Japanese sweets within the shrine grounds, and meals by the riverside.

Nogi Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Nogi Maresuke and his wife, Nogi Shizuko, who made significant contributions to Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War. Within the shrine grounds, there is a spring of famous water from Fushimi, and it is said that drinking it will bring you good luck in winning.

This shrine is located beyond Mount Inari, after entering from Fushimi Inari Taisha. The couple and their accompanying fox figurines are said to bring good fortune in matchmaking. These fox figurines and amulets are sold here.

This is a shrine that enshrines the Dosojin (traveler's guardian deity). They were originally built at the entrance to villages to ward off epidemics. At the entrance to the shrine, a stone monument carved with a male and female deity together catches your eye.

This shrine enshrines Onamuchi-no-Mikoto as its principal deity. Mahakala, Sarasvati, and Vaisravana are also enshrined here. There is a dragon carving on the ceiling of the worship hall. It was 8 meters (26.25 feet) long and so intricately made that it was feared to come to life at night.