Kyoto City? Temples and Shrines List ?

Konpukuji Temple was founded in 864. This temple is known for being a place where Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), one of Japan's most famous haiku poets, stayed. It later fell into disrepair, but was revived by Yosa Buson (1716-1784), a haiku poet and painter.

This temple was founded in 984. The principal image of worship is Amida Buddha (Amitabha), who is said to save women. The main hall, built in 1717, is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Built in 1817, the three-story pagoda is approximately 30 meters (98.43 feet) tall.

It was founded in 859 on Yoshida Mountain as a shrine to protect Kyoto. The grounds of Yoshida Shrine are very large and contain many subsidiary shrines and smaller shrines. Among them, the most unusual is the Kaso Shrine, which enshrines the deities of sweets.

Shakuzenin Temple was founded around the Kamakura period (1185-1333). In 1880, it merged with the nearby Junteido temple and became known as Shakuzenin-zyunteido. The memorial service held every year on February 23rd is believed to offer protection against theft and bring prosperity to the family.

Shogoin-Monzeki was founded in 1090 and is the head temple of the Honzan Shugendo sect. This temple preserves Shugendo, a syncretic religion that blends mountain religion and Buddhism. It is also a prestigious temple with strong ties to the Imperial family.

Originally a residence built in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, it became a temple after his death. The Silver Pavilion located within the temple grounds is designated as a National Treasure. The mound of sand built nearby is called the "Moon-Facing Platform."

This temple is associated with Honen Shonin, the founder of the Jodo sect of Buddhism. The temple fell into disrepair after Honen Shonin was exiled, but it was restored in 1680. The interior of the hall is open to the public every year from April 1st to 7th and from November 1st to 7th.

This temple is known as the temple where Princess Matsumushi and Princess Suzumushi, who served Emperor Go-Toba, became nuns. It is usually closed to the public, but is open during special events in spring and autumn. There is a beautiful garden on the temple grounds.

This shrine was founded in 1160 when Emperor Go-Shirakawa invited the deities from Kumano (Wakayama Prefecture) to be enshrined here. There is a record that Ashikaga Yoshimasa held a cherry blossom viewing party in 1465. It was devastated during the Onin War (1467-1477), but was rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

This temple was founded in 853. The principal image, a statue of Amida Buddha (Amitabha), is depicted in an unusual pose, looking back. Eikando Temple is famous for its dramatically twisting corridors. The wooden, covered staircase is a testament to the advanced architectural techniques of the time.