July 18, 2023

Sightseeing Kyoto*

Category: Sightseeing Sightseeing Kyoto*


July 18, 2023

Kiyomizu-dera - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomizu-dera

- Famous for three fountains (longevity, academic success, or luck in love)...
- Jishu Shrine (behind the main hall)... walk between stones with eyes closed to bring true love
- In Higashiyama District

Tenryu-ji  - https://www.kanpai-japan.com/kyoto/tenryu-ji

- Considered as one of the most beautiful in Japan
- Founded in the 14th century by shogun Ashikaga Takauji
- Located in Arashiyama
- Connected to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (See below)

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

- Connected to Tenryu-ji temple
- Very picturesque
- https://www.kanpai-japan.com/kyoto/arashiyama-bamboo-grove

Fushimi Inari Shrine

- Head shrine
- Established in 711 AD
- http://inari.jp/en/

Higashiyama District

- Shopping, cafes, etc.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higashiyama-ku,_Kyoto

Kodai-ji Temple

- In Higashiyama District
- Zen Garden
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%8Ddai-ji

Nijō-jo Castle

- Ninomaru Palace
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nij%C5%8D_Castle

Ginkaku-ji Temple

- Silver Temple
- Zen Garden
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji Temple

- Golden Temple
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkaku-ji

Ponto-cho Alley - https://www.kanpai-japan.com/kyoto/pontocho

- Great Restaurants
- Traditional Tea Houses
- Restaurants on the east side have outdoor decks overlooking the Kamogawa River

Chion-in

- Monastery of Gratitude
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chion-in

Nishiki Market

- Especially if we eat in
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishiki_Market


LIST OF UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN KYOTO

Kinkaku-ji Temple
Ginkaku-ji Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple
Ninna-ji Temple
Nijo Castle
Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple
Ryoan-ji Temple
To-ji Temple
Daigo-ji Temple
Saiho-ji Temple
Enryaku-ji Temple
Byodo-in Temple
Kozan-ji Temple
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine
Kamigamo-jinja Shrine
Ujigami-jinja Shrine

Kyoto Food Suggestions*

Category: Meal Kyoto Food Suggestions*


July 18, 2023

In case we're at a loss for a place to eat...

Ponto-cho Alley
- Great Restaurants
- Traditional Tea Houses
- Restaurants on the east side have outdoor decks overlooking the Kamogawa River

https://sharing-kyoto.com/Eat-Drink/Central_Kyoto_Area/Kaiseki-Kyo_Ryori?fulltext=

https://www.insidekyoto.com/best-restaurants-in-kyoto

Gion Matsuri Continued

Category: Event Gion Matsuri Continued


July 18, 2023