There is a benefit of Tamanokoshi. Immediately after leaving the temple grounds, please try and compare the famous “Aburi Mochi” from two of Kyoto’s oldest restaurants, “Ichiwa” and “Kazariya”, which were founded in 1000.
Temple/Shrine
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Over 1200 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple which is a Buddhist temple.
The temple is part of…
It refers to the mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.
The “Moon Crossing Bridge” (Togetsukyo), notable for its views of cherry blossoms and autumn colors on the slopes of Arashiyama.
From JR San-in main line Kyoto station to Saga Arashiyama station about 30 minutes.
Temple/Shrine
Fushimiinari
Inari shrines are the most familiar Shinto shrines to the Japanese people.
There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout…
It officially named Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple.
It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.
Take the Kyoto City bus routes Nijojo and Kinkakuji Temple Express and get to Kinkakuji-michi (Kinkakuji Temple) about 40 minutes.
Restaurants
Sando Chaya
The road from Mitsutsuji to Yotsutsuji has many steep slopes and is lined with teahouses where you can take a…
This temple is a World Heritage Site and is featured on Japan’s 10 yen coin and 10,000 yen bill. A golden phoenix shines on the roof of the Phoenix Hall, which has been restored to its original appearance through renovation work.
Temple/Shrine
Ryuanji Temple
This dry landscape garden is world-famous as the “Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple.” The 15 garden stones are arranged in…
This dry landscape garden is world-famous as the “Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple.” The 15 garden stones are arranged in such a way that you can never see them all at once. Why not immerse yourself in the world of wabi-sabi while relaxing in the garden?
Temple/Shrine
Daitokuji Temple
The sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple has a stone-paved approach surrounded by numerous bamboo groves and a beautiful moss garden within…
The sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple has a stone-paved approach surrounded by numerous bamboo groves and a beautiful moss garden within the premises. The autumn leaves are beautiful, and it is a famous garden that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Restaurants
Hisago
A long-established soba restaurant founded in 1930. Lunch of fluffy oyakodon with the scent of Japanese pepper.
A long-established tea shop founded in 1854. The famous “Raw Tea Jelly/Matcha” made with plenty of our proud tea leaves is a must-try sweet for adults when you come to Uji.
