Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2 Justin Velgus The nine dragon-headed water god Kuzuryu and lucky god Benzaiten seemed to have fused together. According to Japanese history,..
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Justin Velgus Standing quietly on the eastern foot of Mt. Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
7 Eternal Beauty of Taizo-in Temple Takako Sakamoto The Garden of Motonobu at Taizo-in Temple, of Myoshinji Temple Complex in Kyoto pursues 'Eternal Beauty'.
6 Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Located deep in the woods of Sagano area of Kyoto, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is famous for its 1,200 Rakan stone statues. It is also..
10 Kyoto Adashino Nenbutsu-ji 2 of 4 Justin Velgus To the East is Toribeno, to the West is Adashino. These two areas of Kyoto are known as the burying grounds of people that have..
Culture Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tea Room Sam Hardwick The Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tearoom are located in Arashiyama on the slopes of Mount Ogura. Offering beautiful views of Kyoto below,..
Culture Osawa-no-ike Pond, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Osawa-no-ike Pond is part of the gardens for the Daikaku-ji Temple in Kyoto. It's a beautiful area to stroll around in the peace..