Ryoanji’s Hidden Goddess – Discovering Benzaiten in Kyoto’s Famous Zen Temple
Have you ever wandered through a famous temple and felt like you missed something hidden, something sacred beyond the crowds? ...
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Need to Know Now! Why Kurama Temple’s Cable Car Is Down—and 3 Best Ways to Reach It
“Wait… the cable car is closed!?”You’ve just arrived in Kyoto, excited for your trip to Kuramadera Temple. But when you ...
5 Things You’ll Love About Ninnaji’s Niomon Gate
Many visitors rush through Kyoto, missing hidden gems in favor of famous names like Kinkaku-ji or Fushimi Inari. If you ...
Kinkaku-ji Recommended Highlights | What Makes the Golden Pavilion a Must-See?
Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) is one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks, drawing visitors from around the world for its stunning ...
Fushimi Inari Steps Count: How Many Steps to Reach the Top?
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is famous for its mesmerizing “Senbon Torii” — thousands of red gates stretching up the ...
How to Get to Nanzen-ji Temple and Suirokaku Aqueduct: Kyoto’s Hidden Gem
Nanzen-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most historic Zen temples, and within its peaceful grounds lies the Suirokaku Aqueduct, a ...
Heian Shrine and Garden: Kyoto’s Iconic Landmark and Scenic Retreat
Heian Shrine is one of Kyoto’s most striking landmarks, famous for its vivid vermilion buildings and massive torii gate. Beyond ...
Kōdaiji Temple – Zen Beauty and Artistic Elegance in Kyoto’s Higashiyama
Located in Kyoto’s charming Higashiyama district near Kiyomizu-dera and Nene-no-Michi street, Kōdaiji Temple (高台寺) is a stunning Zen temple founded ...
Philosopher’s Path – A Tranquil Walk Through Kyoto’s Spiritual Heart
Nestled between Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and Nanzenji Temple in northern Kyoto, the Philosopher’s Path is a serene stone-paved walking trail ...
Ginkakuji – Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion of Zen and Simplicity
While Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) dazzles with gold, Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, captures hearts with quiet elegance and Zen-inspired minimalism. Located ...
