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Shisendo (House of the Great Poets) |
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Shisendo was built as a mountain retreat in 1640 by Ishikawa Jozan, a writer who wrote Chinese poetry in the early Edo Era. The structure is built simply in the style of a thatch hut. The garden to the front of the study is a dry garden of white sand with dwarf azalea and maple trees. A Shishiodoshi (deer scarer) makes a pleasant sound. |
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27, Ichijoji-Monguchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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Kyoto International Conference Center |
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Takaragaike Pond was constructed as irrigation land from 1761-63. Today, leasure boats float on the water's surface, while an endless flow of people strall along the promenade.
Facing the Takaragaike Pond is the Kyoto International Conference Center. In addition to 70 conference rooms of varying sizes are the event hall, banquet halls and large garden where many international meetings are held. |
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Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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Kamigamo Shrine is Kyoto's oldest Shinto Shrine. Its name derives from the ancient powerful Kamo family. The Naranoogawa River flows through the wide grounds, and the shrine is arranged using the slope of a hill. In the south area of Kamigamo Shrine estate are lined the priests' houses. The view of the town enclosed by an earthen wall presents a majestic landscape. The shrine is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. |
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339, Kamigamo-Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto |
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Open 365 days a year |
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075-702-6618 |
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Sanzenin Temple is set in tranquil land between the Rogawa and Ritsugawa Rivers. The main hall of Ojyogokurakuin is considered to have been built around the year 1148, and the refined construction style of the end of the Heian Era leaves a strong impression. The mood of each season is experienced with cherry blossoms, hydrangea, autumn leaves and snow scenes. |
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540, Ohara-Raikouin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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8.30am-4.30pm (Dec.-Feb.), 8.30am-5pm (Mar.-Nov.) |
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Open 365 days a year |
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| Adult: 700 yen, Junior high and High school student: 400 yen, Elementary school student: 150 yen |
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The Kuramadera Temple stands on the thickly wooded virgin forest slopes of Mt. Kuramayama. It is recorded within Heian literature such as The Tale of Genji. In 770 worship of the God Bishamon was begun, and the Buddhist Temple was erected in 796. From the hill in front of the main shrine, you can gaze upon Mt. Hieizan. |
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1074, Kurama-honnmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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9am-4.30pm |
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The land of Kifune Shrine is upstream of the Kamogawa River, and thus collects adoration as the God presiding over the water of the city. Climbing the approach lined with red-lanterns, you come to Mt. Kifuneyama in the midst of thick ancient forest. Within the shrine precinct are the main shrine (Honden), the worshipper's hall (Haiden), the temporary shrine hall (Gonden) and subsidiary shrines (Massha). |
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180, Kurama-Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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6am-8pm (Apr.1-Dec.14), 6am-6pm (Dec.15-Mar.31) |
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075-741-3596 |
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From Kurama Kaido to Kibune Michi the road follows the Kibunegawa River uphill for over 1km. Parallel to the river are lined Japanese-style inns which serve traditional dishes. In summer, the temperature is cooler than that of the city, and kawadoko (river platforms where you can eat a meal over the water) to enjoy the cool of the evening are set out. The twinkling fireflies flutter about, and it seems quite the private "inner room" of Kyoto. Reservations are necessary, so ensure to book at each restaurant. |
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Kurama-Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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Mt. Hieizan is the representative mountain of Kyoto. Elevation is 848m. From when Enryakuji Temple was constructed in the early Heian Era, it was made a sanctuary. So even now it is blessed with plentiful nature. On top of the mountain there is an amusement park, revolving viewing stand, botanical garden and a natural science laboratory. |
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Hieizan, Sakamoto-honmachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
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Enryakuji Temple is the Head Temple of the Tendai sect. It lies to the northeast (the "demon's gate") of the Heian Capital. It was built as a guardian temple to extend force in protection of the Imperial castle, but that force was contained by the leader Oda Nobunaga. There is a solemn atmosphere as an aesthetic practice hall. The Temple is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. |
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4220, Sakamoto-honmachi, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture |
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9am-4pm (Dec.-Feb.), 8.30am-4.30pm (Mar.-Nov.) |
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Open 365 days a year |
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