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KyotoKinkakuji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Eikando Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Shinnyodo Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoTohukuji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNanzenji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto   Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto2002-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Shinnyodo Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Hiranojinjya Shrine, Kyoto2003-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Hiranojinjya Shrine, Kyoto2003-02 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Eikando Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
KyotoKyoto had been the capital and cultural center of Japan for over 1,200 years since 794. Today Kyoto is one of large cities in Japan with a population of 1.4 million people and has a modern face But it keeps very unique and exquisite taste of traditional culture and atmosphere which no other place in the world can provide.
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Heianjingu ShrineHeianjingu was built in 1895 at the 1,100th anniversary of the establishment of Heian Capital in Kyoto. The shrine is said to be a two thirds size replica of the Imperial Palace of the Heian era. There is a beautiful Japanese garden behind the main buildings. |
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Ginkakuji TempleGinkakuji (Silver Pavilion, also called Jishoji) is a temple at the foot of eastern mountains in Kyoto. It was originally built as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa and was modified to a temple after his death in 1490. Special cares were taken in the design of the garden in order to appreciate moon light . |
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Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Jishujinjya Shrine, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoKiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto   Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2002-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2002-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kiyomizudera Temple Night View, Kyoto2002-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Kiyomizudera Temple Night View, Kyoto2002-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoKiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Jishujinjya Shrine, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoJishujinjya Shrine, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Kiyomizudera TempleKiyomizudera (Pure Water Temple) is one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Japan. It is a large temple, covering a wide area of 130,000 square meters. The temple was founded in 780, but the present buildings were constructed in 1633. Shinto Shrine in Buddhizm TempleThe temple complex contains a small Shinto shrine, Jishu-jinja, dedicated toOkuninushino-Mikoto, a God of love and "good matches".Shinto is a Japanese original religion respecting 880 Gods; actually it is a kind of natural worship. Buddhism came to Japan through China in 6th century. Both religions have been influencing Japanese deeply.
Bose religions do not insist people to believe in single God with absolute power. So Japanese are generally quite flexible to religions. People enjoy Christmas (Christmas Christians), visit Shinto shrines to celebrate happy New Year (happy occasions) and go to Buddhism temples for funeral (sad occasions). So Shinto shines sometimes can be seen in Buddhism temple complexes. |
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 Traditional Souvenir Shop on Kiyomizuzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Souvenir Shop on Kiyomizuzaka, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop on Kiyomizuzaka, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Kiyomizuyaki Shop on Kiyomizuzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop on Kiyomizuzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Shibazuke Shop on Kiyomizuzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Kyoto Souvenir Shops around KiyomizuzakaKyo Sensu (traditional Japanese folding fan) are known for their elegant form. |
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  Souvenir Shop, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto      Souvenir Shop, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto      Ninenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNinenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoRestaurant on Sanneizaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSanneizaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoStreet around Ninenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSouvenir Shop, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSanneizaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNinenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNinenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNinenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto      Yasakadori, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Ninenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNinenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNinenzaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto    Sanneizaka, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoSanneizaka, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Traditional Townhouses around Sanneizaka, Ninenzaka, and Yasakanotou,Near Kiyomizudera, around Sanneizaka, Ninenzaka, and Yasakanotou (Pagoda), there are many traditional Kyoto townhouses built during Edo, Meiji or Taisho period. |
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Ichirikichaya, Gion, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Ichirikichaya, Gion, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Shirakawa, Gion, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto    Shirakawa, Gion, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoGion, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoHanamikoji, Gion, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji YoshimotoGion, Kyoto2004-12 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto   Minamiza, Gion, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoKenniji, Gion, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoKenniji, Gion, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
GionGion is Kyoto's traditional amusement area. There have been Ochaya (teahouses) and Geisha here since 16th century. It’s main street is Hanami-koji, a street lined by traditional wooden houses, many of them are teahouses (Ochaya) and restaurants. The street leaves a traditional taste of elegance of Hanamachi (amusement area). Ichriki-chaya is the most famous teahouse. The teahouses are mostly wooden two-story buildings of traditional design with protruding windows. The windows have lattices (Bengaragoshi) or reed screens (Sudare) in order to ensure the privacy of the guests. Bamboo slats near the ground are Inu Yarai to keep people (and dogs) away from windows and walls for privacy. There is usually a small curtain (Noren) showing the name of the teahouse at the entrance. Minamiza is a Kabuki theater with 400 years of history and tradition. |
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Kinkakuji Temple
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Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoRyoanji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Ryoanji TempleRyoanji is a Zen temple located near Kinkakuji. It is famous for its rock garden (Sekitei) for meditation. The simple Zen garden consists of nothing but 15 rocks on neatly raked white gravel and surrounded by low Yudobei walls (waterproofed by oil). The garden is said to imitate natural landscape in an abstract way using stones and gravel representing islands and seas. But the garden inspires something more in contemplation.  One of luxurious ways to enjoy Kyoto is to visit Ryoanji Temple early in the morning of an off-season weekday and sit alone on the a wooden passageway for meditation.
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Tenryuji TempleTenryuji is a large temple in the Arashiyama in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The temple was established in 1339. |
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Hogoin TempleHogoin Temple is a small temple near Tenryuji Temple in the Arashiyama. This temple is becoming well known for its beautiful colored leaves in Autumn. |
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Rakushisya, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoShigarakiyaki, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Houkyoin Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Houkyoin Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNisonin Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoJyojyakoji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoJyojyakoji Temple, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoChikurin, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Jyojyakoji Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoNisonin Temple, Kyoto2005-11 (C) Seiji YoshimotoShigarakiyaki, Kyoto2006-11 (C) Seiji Yoshimoto      |
SaganoSeveral small temples are scattered along the feet of the mountains in a area called Sagano. Temples such as Jyojyakoji, Nisonin and Gioji are beautiful in Autumn. Rakushisha was a residence of Kyorai Mukai, an 18th century poet. |
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Modern Part in Kyoto
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This is an experimental page being prepared for NPO InterCoS to introduce Kyoto.
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