August Events Explore Kyoto by Boat! Kyoto Waterfront Stamp Rally 2026 Guide
Discover Kyoto's Scenic Waterways with a Special Boat Stamp Rally!From September 1 to December 6, 2026, a unique regiona...
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English One of Japan’s Three Scenic Views: Amanohashidate Special Place of Scenic Beauty Guide
A Natural Wonder of Pines and White Sand: AmanohashidateLocated in Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto Prefecture, "Amanohashid...
English Pure Land Paradise on Earth: Joruriji Temple Pure Land Garden Guide
A Rare Heian Pure Land Masterpiece: Joruriji GardenLocated in the peaceful Tono region of southern Kyoto Prefecture, Jor...
English Japan’s Oldest Artificial Waterfall: Hokongoin Temple Garden & Seijo Waterfall Guide
A Pure Land Masterpiece: Seijo Waterfall & Mt. Goi at HokongoinLocated near Hanazono Station in western Kyoto, Hokongoin...
English Discover Hiunkaku & Dynamic Rock Art: Nishi Hongwanji Temple Gardens Guide
Masterpieces of Momoyama Culture: Tekisuien & Kokei-no-Niwa GardensLocated within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nish...
English Kobori Enshu’s Masterpiece: Konchi-in Temple Crane and Turtle Garden Guide
A Symbol of Longevity and Power: The Crane and Turtle GardenKonchi-in Temple, a sub-temple of Nanzenji in eastern Kyoto,...
English Masterpiece of Zen Landscape: Daisen-in Temple Shoin Garden Guide
A 3D Landscape Painting: Daisen-in Shoin GardenDaisen-in, a famous sub-temple of Daitokuji Temple in northern Kyoto, is ...
English Masterpiece of Zen Gardens: Daitokuji Temple Hojo Garden Guide
Pinnacle of Dry Landscape Design: Daitokuji Hojo GardenDaitokuji Temple, the head temple of the Rinzai Daitokuji school ...
English Designed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Sanboin Garden at Daigoji Temple Guide
A Masterpiece of Warlord Elegance: Sanboin GardenLocated within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Daigoji Temple, "Sanbo...
Castles & Historic Buildings Majestic Shogunal Beauty: Ninomaru Garden at Nijo Castle Guide
A Masterpiece of Samurai Elegance: Ninomaru GardenLocated within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nijo Castle, "Ninomar...