Category: Sightseeing

Ginkakuji & Kinkakuji In One Day

2016年12月27日2018年4月12日 by kennyblink360

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Ginkakuji and Kinkakuji Temples in Kyoto are both regarded as must-visit sightseeing spots. [caption id="attachment_2042" align="alignleft" width="640"] Ginkakuji[/caption] Although these temples were built in the same time period and have similar histories (both were villas of a Shogun, Yoshimitsu (Kinkakuji) and Yoshimasa (Ginkakuji) and were then turned into Zen temples),…

The Most Japanese Illumination at Samurai/Ninja Theme Park in Kyoto

2016年12月22日2016年12月19日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto (2016 December 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, 31st and 2017 January 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th), then it is a fantastic idea to visit the Samurai/Ninja theme park there, called TOEI Kyoto Studio Park, to see the fun and dreamy illumination. This theme park has a…

End of the Year Flea Market at Toji, Kyoto

2016年12月21日2016年12月19日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (December 21th 2016), go to Toji Temple in Kyoto to enjoy shopping at the monthly flea market called Koboichi. The one held in December is called Shimaikobo, and it has more shops (more than 1,000!) and people than any other month. For those who…

Experience Buddism at Rokuhara Mitsuji Temple in Kyoto

2016年12月19日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (December 13th - 31st 2016), why not experience Buddhism by listening to a Buddhist chant at Rokuhara Mitsuji Temple in Kyoto. This prayer, called Kuya Yuyaku Nenbutsu (Kuya is the name of one of the most respected Buddhism preachers), also known as Kakure Nenbutsu…

Experience Jinushi Shrine’s End of the Year Ceremony

2016年12月2日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (December 4th 2016), go to Jinushi Shrine to see their annual the end of the year Shinto ceremony called "Shimai Daikoku" ceremony. The shrine priest will give a ritual prayer and purify the "love fortune-telling" stones and votive tablets that visitors have left there…

Winter Arashiyama Illumination, Hanatoro

2016年11月30日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (December 9th - 18th), go to Arashiayama at night to enjoy the beautiful illumination. During these 10 days, the Arashiayama area will hold its annual illumination event called "Hanatoro". The same event is held in the Hiagashiyama area every year as well in the…

X’mas Illumination in Kitayama, Kyoto

2016年11月29日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (December 1st - 25th 2016), go to the Kitayama area in Kyoto, more specifically Kitayama street near Matsugasaki Station (Subway Karasuma line) to view X'mas illumination. The Kitayama area in Kyoto is very different from other areas in Kyoto, in that Kitayama street has…

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