\nByodoin Temple<\/a>
\nUjigami Shrine<\/a>
\nDaigoji Temple<\/a>
\nNijo Castle<\/a>
\nNishi Hongaji Temple<\/a>
\nToji Temple<\/a>
\nSaihoji Temple<\/a>
\nTenryuji Temple<\/a>
\nKosanji Temple<\/a>
\nNinnaji Temple<\/a>
\nRyoanji Temple<\/a>
\nKinkakuji Temple<\/a>
\nKamigamo Shrine<\/a>
\nShimogammo<\/a>
\nHieizan Enryakuji Temple<\/a>
\nGinkakuji Temple<\/a>
\nKiyomizu Temple<\/a>\n<\/p>\n
Nijo Castle<\/h5>\n
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\nNijo Castle was built in 1603 on the orders of the first Shogun of the Tokugawa. He unified Japan after a long period of civil war and ushered in a period of over 260 years of peace and prosperity. The government that Tokugawa established lasted for fifteen generations and was one of the longest periods of stability and prosperity in Japanese history.
\nThe gorgeous style of the castle was intended to show their power and make the feudal lords contribute to their Shogun. Thus, the wide moat, massive stone walls, and heavy yet elaborate gates are still impressive. Nijo Castle can be divided into three areas: the Honmaru, the Ninomaru and some gardens that encircle the Honmaru and Ninomaru.
\nIn 1867, the Ninomaru Palace, in the Outer Ward, was the stage for the declaration by the last Tokugawa, returning the authority to the Imperial Court. The castle is an excellent example of social control manifested in architectural space. Low-ranking visitors were received in the outer regions of the Ninomaru, whereas high-ranking visitors were shown the more subtle inner chambers. You can see what is lent itself to expressing intimidation and power to Edo-period visitors.<\/p>\n
\u3010Information\u3011
\nAddress:
\n541 Nijojo Cho, Nijo-Dori Horikawa Nishi-iru, Nakagyo Ku, Kyoto 604-8301
\nAccess:
\nA short walk from \u201cNIjo-jo mae\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto Bus #9,20,101,111 at Kyoto Station
\nA 17-minute walk from \u201cNIjo mae \u201d St. on the JR line
\nTime:
\n8:45 ~ 17:00 (October to June)
\n8:00 ~ 18:00 (July and August)
\n8:00 ~ 17:00 (September)
\nAdmission ends one hour before closing time
\nEntry to Ninomaru Palace from 8:45 to 16:10 (until 17:10 in July and August)
\nAdmission Fee:
\n1,030 yen (Adult), 350 yen (Older than 12-year old ), 200 yen (Younger than 12-year old)<\/p>\n
Nishi Honganji Temple<\/h5>\n
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\nNishi Honganji Temple is one of two Jodo Shin Sect temple located northwest of Kyoto Station with many profound buildings of historical and architectural significance. As headquarters of the Jodo-Shin Sect, one of Japan’s largest Buddhist sects, it is a good place to experience contemporary Japanese Buddhism.
\nNishi Honganji’s two largest structures are the Goeido Hall, dedicated to Shinran, the sect’s founder, and the Amidado Hall dedicated to the Amida Buddha, the most important Buddha in Jodo Shin Sect. You can see the difference between the Amida hall and the Doeido hall on the point of the architecture. Amida is more important than the other one, so its hall and gate are the most formal style.<\/p>\n
\u3010Information\u3011
\nAddress:
\nHorikawa\u2010Dori Hanaya\u2010cho sagaru, Shimogyo\u2010ku Kyoto
\nAccess:
\nA short walk from \u201cNishi Honganji mae\u201d bus stop on the Kyoto Bus #9,28,75 at Kyoto Station
\nTime:
\n5:30~17:00
\nAdmission Fee:
\nFree<\/p>\n
Toji Temple<\/h5>\n
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\nToji Temple was founded at the beginning of the Heian Period just after the capital was moved to Kyoto in the late 700s. It was established in 794 by imperial decree to protect the city. In 823 the emperor handed it over to Kukai, the founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism. Though many of the temple buildings have been repeatedly damaged or destroyed by earthquakes and fires, they have always been rebuilt with the original layout, just as they did 12 centuries ago.
\nThe best place to see is the Kodo, or Lecture Hall. It houses nineteen statues imported by Kukai from China, which are arranged according to a mandala with Dainichi Buddha (Vairocana) at the center, surrounded by buddhas, bodhisattvas, and the fearful and guardian kings. It is said to represent the spiritual universe. Sixteen national treasures and five important cultural properties offer an excellent experience.<\/p>\n
The temple holds a market on every 21st. If you\u2019 \u2018re interested in it, please check it.<\/p>\n
\u3010Information\u3011
\nAddress:
\n1, Kujo Cho, Minami Ku, Kyoto, 601-8473
\nAccess:
\nA 10-minute walk from \u201cKyoto Station\u201d
\nA 5-minute walk from \u201cToji\u201d Sta. on the Kintetsu line
\nA short walk from \u201cToji Higashimon\u201d bus stop
\nTime:
\nGate\/ 5:00~17:00
\nThe Kondo, The Kdo\/ 8:00~17:00
\nTreasure Hall\/ 9:00~17:00
\nAdmission ends thirty minutes before closing time
\nAdmission Fee:<\/p>\n
800 yen (Adult), 700 yen (Older than 15-year old ), 500 yen (Younger than 15-year old)<\/p>\n
500 yen (Adult), 300 yen (Younger than 15-year old)<\/p>\n
-General admission includes entry to the Kondo and Kodo and allows you to view the Five-Storied Pagoda from outside (but not to enter the pagoda).
\n-The Miedo Hall and Jikido Hall can be entered free of charge year-round.
\n-The rates are per person in Japanese yen.
\n-Admission is free for preschool-age children and infants.<\/p>\n
Do you need more information?<\/h4>\n
You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application “KoI APP”.
\nWith this application, even if you don\u2019t have Wi-Fi, you can find nearby stores and so on.
\nYou can install the application from the following URL.<\/p>\n