Kyoto City? Temples and Shrines List ?

This temple, originally a Tendai sect temple located in this area, was renamed Shohoji in 1383 and converted to the Jishu sect. Located on a hill, the temple grounds offer panoramic views of Kyoto.

This shrine is dedicated to the patriots who played an active role during the period when Japan modernized, following the end of the Edo period under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. This site contains the graves of figures who shaped Japanese history, such as Sakamoto Ryoma, Nakaoka Shintaro, and Katsura Kogoro.

The area where Rokudo-Chinnoji Temple is located was once a burial ground. For this reason, this place is said to be on the border with the land of the dead. The bell located within the temple grounds is called the "welcoming bell." This bell is rung to summon ancestors because its sound resonates even to the afterlife.

Rokuharamitsuji Temple was founded in 951. This temple is famous for its statue of Kuya Shonin. This statue has a unique appearance, with six Amida Buddhas (Amitabhas) emerging from its mouth. In addition, you can see many other Buddhist statues that are designated as important cultural properties.

This temple was built in 1273 in the central part of Kyoto (near Karasuma Imadegawa) and moved to its current location in 1282. The main hall has a famous blood-stained ceiling. These are floorboards from the fallen Fushimi Castle, moved here for memorial purposes.

This is the place where Kobo Daishi (774-835), the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, trained when he was 42 years old. Later, in 1217, the temple was founded. The principal image, a statue of Kobo Daishi, is said to be a carving of Kobo Daishi's own image. This statue is known for its power to ward off evil.

This temple was originally a detached palace built by Emperor Go-Mizunoo in 1639. Later, in 1678, it became a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism. The dry landscape garden in front of the guest hall is said to have been built in a location that offers the most beautiful view of Mount Hiei.

Myomanji Temple is the head temple of the Kenpon Hokke sect. This is the place associated with the legend of Kiyohime, who fell in love with the monk Anchin but was rejected, and then transformed into a giant snake to pursue him. The garden known as the "Snow Garden" is also famous.

This is a prestigious temple where the head priest has historically been a descendant of the Imperial family. There are two gardens on the temple grounds. In the seasons of fresh green leaves and autumn foliage, the way the colors of the leaves are reflected on the floorboards is exceptionally beautiful.

This temple was devastated during the Onin War (1467-1477) and was rebuilt in its current location in 1662. It is famous for its Japanese gardens with ponds for viewing. The green maple leaves in early summer and the vibrant autumn foliage are particularly spectacular.