Category: Temples and Shrines

Five-Storied Pagoda

The famous five-storied pagoda is the tallest wooden structure in Japan, standing 54.8 meters high. The pagoda was destroyed by fire four times due to lightning, but was restored each time. The current five-story pagoda was donated by Tokugawa Iemitsu in the early Edo period.

The reflection of the five-story pagoda and autumn leaves on the surface of Hyotaike Pond is also very impressive and popular as a photo spot. The precincts of To-ji Temple are vast, so even if there are many tourists, you can visit the temple at your leisure.

 Kondo(the main hall)

 This is the main hall of To-ji Temple. It is a building that combines the Tenjiku-yo and Wa-yo styles, incorporating the Song Dynasty style. Inside the building, the principal image of Yakushi Nyorai and statues of Nikko Bosatsu (Sun Goddess) and Gekko Bosatsu (Moon Goddess) are enshrined. Surrounding these statues are the Twelve Divine Generals and other Buddhist statues, which are overwhelmingly powerful.

Magical Lighting up of autumn leaves

During the season of autumn leaves, the pagoda is lit up at night during special openings to the public. The beauty of the five-story pagoda and about 200 autumn leaves illuminated by the lights is breathtaking. The reflection of the five-story pagoda and autumn leaves on the surface of Hyotaike Pond is also very impressive and popular as a photo spot. The precincts of To-ji Temple are vast, so even if there are many tourists, you can visit the temple at your leisure.

History 

Toji-temple was built in supplication for national peace at the time Heiankyo was constructed, and was located on the east side of Rajomon Gate,main gate of the city. The temple on the west side, Saijo Temple was burnt down in 1233. It consists of Kodo(LectureHall),Kondo(MainHall), and Goju-no-to(Five-storied pagoda)

World Cultural Heritage site

To-ji Temple is a national temple built at the time of the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo. It is the only surviving remnant of Heian-kyo and was considered one of the two major temples of Heian-kyo along with Sai-ji Temple. It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

Kyoto International Conference Center

Inside the building

The banquet hall overlooking the garden offers a seasonal view, and the spacious and open lobby lounge and 70-room conference hall, located in the center of ICC Kyoto, create a “place for people to interact”.

 Since its opening, ICC Kyoto has welcomed over 12 million visitors and is now moving on to a new stage, to continue to be a valuable stage for people to interact with each other.

(Kyoto International Conference Center)

It is located in the heart of Kyoto City, the cultural center of Japan, yet only 15 minutes from the city center. 

It was designed based on the concept of “people gathering in nature to discuss things”, and has a Japanese garden with a borrowed landscape of the scenic Takaragaike Pond. 

Weddings

The Shinto ceremony includes the wedding ceremony in front of the God, 

The basic attendance is limited to relatives, but recently some shrines have started to accommodate friends and a large number of people in attendance. In some cases, receptions can be held at affiliated facilities.

Shichi-Go-San

Shichi-Go-San” is an ancient Japanese rite of passage to celebrate the growth of the child. Although there are some differences depending on the region and customs.

it is considered to be a time to visit shrines when the child turns 3, 5, and 7 years old to thank the gods for their blessings on your child’s safe growth.

The torii gate

Heian-jingu has one of the biggest torii gate in Japan which is about 25 meters high.

The torii was built to celebrate the enthronement of the Emperor Showa in 1928.