Temples and Shrines

History Heian-jingu has a relatively short history. It was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th year of the […]

Overview Heian-jingu is one of the most important and visually impressive Shinto shrines in Kyoto.  Heian

Autumn leaves In Shin-nyo-do, maple trees grow on both sides of the stone-paved approach, and the three-story

The main hall In the main hall, The Nodding Amitabha, is open to the public only once a year on November 15. T

Overview Shin-nyo-do Temple,or  (Shinsho Gokuraku-ji Temple), which is famous for its autumn leaves in Ky

Randen　a streetcar Randen　a streetcar Randen a streetcar operated by Keifuku Electric Railway, has long been a

Nonomiya Shrine Good Luck Charms There are many good luck charms at the shrine office for various benefits. Th

Nonomiya Shrine  The main deity History The main deity is Amaterasu no Mikami, Amaterasu no Mikami, founded in

Nonomiya Shrine Overview Nonomiya Shrine, which is associated with The Tale of Genji, stands in a small path i

Nison-in Temple  The Bell of Happiness This bell is called the Bell of Happiness.  It’s a name that