Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Kyoto, Japan
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2.8 km
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Experience Kyoto in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in KyotoIndividual Sights in KyotoSight 1: Ichitani Munakata Shrine
Kashitani Munakata Shrine (櫟谷 Munakata Shrine) is a shrine located in Arashiyama Nakaoshitamachi, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Two shrines, Kashiya Shrine and Munakata Shrine, are enshrined in one hall, and Kashiya is a Shikiuchi shrine, and now both companies together are the Setsha of Matsuo Taisha.
Sight 2: Fukuda Art Museum
The Fukuda Museum of Art is a private art museum located in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Opened on October 1, 2019. The collection and exhibition of Yoshitaka Fukuda's collection are operated by the Fukuda Art Foundation.
Sight 3: Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture
Saga-Arashiyama Bunkakan (Saga-Arashi Yamabunkakan) is a facility operated by the Ogura Hyakunin Ichishu Cultural Foundation in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, to exhibit and promote art and culture related to Kyoto, including Ogura Hyakunin Ichishu and Japan paintings. The Hyakunin Ichishu Museum, which was open from January 2006 to March 2017, was renovated and reopened as the Saga-Arashiyama Bunkakan on November 1, 2018. It is located at the foot of Mt. Kokura, the place where Fujiwara Sadaie slayed 100 people and one head, near the Togetsu Bridge in Arashiyama.
Sight 4: 宝厳院
Hogon-in is a temple of the Tenryuji sect of the Rinzai sect located in Saga-tenryu-ji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. The head of the tower of Tenryuji Temple. The name of the mountain is Mt. Ōkame. The honzon is the eleven-sided Kannon. Gardens and buildings are used for filming period dramas. In addition, the word "blue maple" was spread from the "maple" in early summer at our hospital.
Sight 5: Tenryū Temple
Tenryū-ji (天龍寺), formally known as Tenryū Shiseizen-ji (天龍資聖禅寺), is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, primarily to venerate Gautama Buddha, and its first chief priest was Musō Soseki. Construction was completed in 1345. As a temple related to both the Ashikaga family and Emperor Go-Daigo, the temple is held in high esteem, and is ranked number one among Kyoto's so-called Five Mountains. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto".
Sight 6: ジオラマ京都JAPAN
Diorama Kyoto Japan is a model railroad theme park located in Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Sight 7: Rokuoin temple
Rokuoin is a single temple of the Rinzai sect located in Saga-Kitabori-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. The name of the mountain is Mt. Kakuo. The main Buddha is Buddha. Kaiki (founder) is Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and Kaizan (the first Sumimochi) is Haruya Myotsu. It is a famous place for autumn leaves.
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