Temples and Shrines
Arashiyama

Overview Arashiyama is an area in the western part of Kyoto City. The mountain named Arashiyama at an altitude of 382 meters in the western part of Kyoto City, the surrounding mountains, and the foot of the mountain are generally called Arashiyama. At the foot of Arashiyama, there are many historical temples, shrines, and historic sites, making it a famous tourist destination.

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Japanese Cuisine
gingerpork

I ate gingerpork. Ingredients (for 2 people)pork loin (sliced)300gcake flour1 tablespoonSaucegrated ginger2 tablespoonssoy sauce2 tablespoonssugar1 tablespoon#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
chicken wings.

I ate chicken wings.material2 servingsChicken Wings (Total 450g)8cake flour1 tablespoonSweet and spicy saucesoy sauce2 tablespoonssweet sake2 tablespoonscooking sake2 tablespoonssugarteaspoon#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat   .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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salt-grilled mackerel.

I ate salt-grilled mackerel.Ingredients (for 1 person)Mackerel (200g)1 slicecooking sake2 tablespoonssalta littleMacrophyll1 sheetgrated radishmoderate amount#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
kamaage udon.

I ate kamaage udon.material(for 2 people)・Nama Udon 300g[Dipping soy sauce] * Amount that is easy to make.・Soy sauce cup 1・Mirin cup 1/2・Water cup 1/2・Kezuribushi 10g・Appropriate amount of green onion・Appropriate amount of ginger#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Japanese Cuisine
grilled salmon wheel.

I ate grilled salmon wheel.Ingredients (for 2 people)fillet of salmon2 slicesshimeji mushrooms1/2 shareenoki mushrooms1/2 sharesalted butter10gsoy sauce1 tablespoonsalt and peppermoderate amount#Japan.#healthy food.#Japanesefood.#Japanese culture.#stayhome.#stayhealth.#staywork.#stay eat .#Kyoto https://masamiyake.com

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Temples and Shrines
Kamigamo Shrine

The Kasagake Ceremony Kasagake is an ancient Japanese archery event that appears in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan). There are two types of kasagake: tokasagake, in which the archer shoots at a 40-centimeter square target about 5 meters away from the horse, and kokasagake, in which the archer shoots at a 10-centimeter square target set up low on the ground. Female archers also ride on horseback. There will be seats for spectators and English commentary will be provided.

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Temples and Shrines
Kamigamo Shrine

Nara no Ogawa (Nara Stream)  This stream runs through the grounds of the temple. Trees grow thickly along the riverside, creating a beautiful landscape. It is especially beautiful in the autumn season, when the river is covered with a tunnel of autumn leaves.

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Temples and Shrines
Kamigamo Shrine

Honden ( The main hall) The Honden, which enshrines the shrine deity, is designated as a national treasure as it is a typical example of nagare-zukuri, a type of shrine architecture. The "Kage-koma" paintings of komainu (guardian dogs) on the walls of the shrine are also a must-see. It is a valuable picture painted in the Edo period by the Kano school, the largest painting school in the history of Japanese painting. 

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Temples and Shrines
Kamigamo Shrine

History Kamigamo Shrine has a long history and was founded at the end of the 7th century. This was before the capital was moved to Kyoto. It was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1994 as “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)”.“Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” is a registration of 17 temples,shrines, and castles.

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