#1.Kiyomizu-dera Temple Kiyomizu-dera Temple is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto because of its beauty and “The Stage of Kiyomizu.” You can enjoy the temple not only in the daytime but…
What is Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple is located in Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto and is famous for its main hall stage, which is the origin of the phrase “jumping off the stage at Kiyomizu”, and Otowa Falls. It is a popular…
A picturesque retreat Sagano is a large area spreading to the northwest of the Kyoto basin, and in ancient times it was a puddle of waterweeds. The area was developed and cultivated by the Hata clan, a powerful clan, by…
July is one of the hottest days of the year in Kyoto. Gionshigoto is the most popular festival in Kyoto, and it’s the most exciting time of the year. The most famous Gioen-en Gioen festival starts on the night of…
The charms of Fushimi Inari Taisha . The Fushimi Inari Taisha is the main shrine of the 40,000 or so Inari shrines in Japan, and is known for its deity, Ukanomitama no Okami (the Great Spirit of Uka no Mikami),…