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Other Historic Site/Building

Nijojo Castle

4.5

7022 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto City Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Nijyotoru Horikawa Western Nishi Nijo Castle Town 541

This fortification was built in 1603 to lodge Tokugawa Ieyasu when he travelled to the capital after his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara. Later, the site was significantly renovated by the third shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, resulting in its present form. In addition to the entire grounds being a nationally designated Historic Site, the site is dotted with numerous historically valuable structures and beautiful sights, including the Ninomaru Palace, the outer citadel palace (a National Treasure), Honmaru Palace, the inner citadel palace (an Important Cultural Property), and Ninomaru Garden, the outer citadel palace garden (a Special Place of Scenic Beauty).

This is an amazing place. We loved walking “around” the main Ninomaru-goten Palace and seeing the panel reproductions that now are displayed in each of the rooms. Be sure to listen as the building...
Shogunzuka Seiryu-den Temple

4.0

159 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Yamashina-ku Zushiokukachouchou 28

When Emperor Kanmu embarked on the transfer of the capital to Heian-kyo, he buried a 2.5-meter tall clay statue of a shogun to protect the capital in a mound and prayed for the capital’s security, which is the origin of the name Shogunzuka. The okutono of the Daigomado’s Seiryuden which was built in 2014 enshrines the National Treasure Aofudo, and in front of this is an elaborate reproduction which has been created for worship. On the premises is a large observatory made of wood that is 4.6 times the size of Kiyomizudera Temple’s platform which allows visitors to enjoy a large panoramic view of Kyoto’s cityscape.

Went early morning, and it was amazing! Nobody was there, and I could enjoy a silent view of the city. But what amazed me was being the only one sitting in front of the VERY beautiful painting of Ao...
Ryozen-Kannon

4.0

156 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Kodaiji Shimogawara-machi 526-2

This kannon statue is located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. This kannon was erected in 1955 as a memorial to the victims of war after World War II. The eleven-faced kannon is enshrined beneath this kannon image. In addition to memorial and internment services, the temple hosts workshops to experience zazen, and hannya shingyo heart sutra transcription events.

Ryozen Kwan-on is a magnificent 24 m high monument of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Godess of Mercy). The monument was erected in 1955 to honor all soldiers who died during World War II. Regardless...
Teradaya

3.5

200 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Minamihamachou 263

This is an inn where Shimazu Hisamitsu tried to purge the Satsuma shishi, who were advocates in the Satsuma clan of the return to imperial rule, during the latter years of the Edo period (the Teradaya Incident). It was learned that the hero of Tosa, Sakamoto Ryoma, visited this inn regularly, and Teradaya became the scene of a plot to assassinate Ryoma, who just barely managed to escape thanks to the quick-wittedness of his lover, Oryo. Although the building was destroyed by fire during the battle of Toba-Fushimi, it was reconstructed after that and is a facility that offers accommodation as well.

Toba-Fushimi Battle was the end of a series of epoch-making struggles in Kyoto. The struggles had started with Terada-ya Inn incident. Terada-ya was a port-town inn along Goh-kawa Canal in Fushimi...
Shinsengumi Mibu Tonjo Kyuseki Yagi Family

4.0

58 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Mibunaginomiyachou 24

This is the old residence of the Yagi family in Mibu village. The residence was the Mibu Tonsho or headquarters of the Shinsengumi shogunate police and the place of origin of this force. It was the place of the Serizawa Kamo assassination and even today the sign of a sword cut remains in the lintel. It is possible to see inside the building. One can also enjoy matcha and Tonsho mochi rice cakes.

For anyone who is a fan of the stories that abound around the Shinsengumi, that militia that terrorised Kyoto during the Bakamutsu period at the end of the Edo era, this place is a must see. Its...
Okochi Sanso Gardens

4.0

17 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sagaogurayama Tabuchi Yamachi 8

This is a garden made by early Showa period film actor Okochi Denjiro, which took 30 years to finish. It is at the foot of Mt. Ogura facing the Katsuragawa River, showing the beauty of the passing seasons from spring’s cherry blossoms to autumn’s maple leaves. Here one can enjoy views of Mt. Arashiyama, Mt. Hiei and Mt. Daimonji.

広大な庭園をゆっくり見て回ることができます。立派な山荘ですが、建物は外から見るだけです。抹茶とお菓子をいただくことができます。
Shusuitei

4.0

30 Reviews

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Kyoto garden 3 Kamigyo ku Kyoto prefecture 3

This tearoom is located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. Reported to have been built in the late Edo period (1603-1868), two Japanese-style rooms are left, one 10 bamboo tatami mats in size and the other three large. You can gaze out on Kujo Pond and Takakura-bashi Bridge from the second floor. They also currently hold cultural events such as general admission days, tea parties, Noh song performances and historical societies.

京都御苑の南側にある九條家の邸宅跡にある建物で、茶室として建てられた別宅です。残念ながらコロナの影響でしょうが、現在は中を見学することができません。目の前にある九條池は拾翠亭からの眺めを第一につくられたとのことのあで、ぜひ一度見てみたいですね。
The Former Retreat of Tomomi Iwakura

4.0

25 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Iwakuraaguracho 100

日本の近代史に登場し、様々に影響を及ぼした公家で政治家の岩倉具視が幕末に幽閉生活を送った住居と関連資料展示館です。公武合体の立場をとり皇女和宮と徳川幕府第14代将軍家茂の縁組を推し進めたことについて、尊王攘夷派から排斥されて辿り着いた洛北での田舎生活の一端が、大河ドラマ「晴天を衝け」の中で触れられたことは記憶に新しく、一度はと思い訪問しました。公家育ちにしては狭い母屋と控えの間が渡り廊下で繋が...
Sodeshi no Tanada

4.5

10 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyotango-shi Tangocho Sodeshi

袖志の集落の一番真ん中の通りを山に向かって登ると台地上に広がる耕地があり、そこが「日本の棚田100選」に選ばれる棚田とのことであった。水を張った田の先に海が見える夕日の絶景が撮れるという。車では接近しがたいので、国道178号線が海側をバイパスする区間との合流点付近（袖志の棚田、の看板がある。車は10台ぐらいは止められそう）に車を止めさせてもらい、徒歩で台地の上に登って見学した。西側の合流地点付近の...
Study of Rai Sanyo Sanshisuimeisho

3.0

6 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Higashi

This study and tearoom is said to be where the late Edo Period Confucian scholar Rai Sanyo spent his later years. The open and well-lit room features an excellent view of Kyoto's eastern mountains. You would be hard-pressed to find a finer example of a mountain retreat in the city. Please note that tours require applying in advance.

Not far from Keihan Jingu Marutamachi station, there is an ancient residence of Rai Sanyo. I guess the backyard is facing Kamo River. So, it is a very nice location. However, this is now a private...
Rajomon Gate Ruins

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Karahashirajomoncho

"This is the ruin of Rajomon gate, built in 794 when the transfer of the capital to Heian-kyo, at the southern end of Suzaku-oji Avenue. It is now a children's playground with a stele of ""Rajomon Ruins."" This gate was the setting of Ryunosuke Akutagawa's novel Rashomon."
Ruins of Tango Kokubunji Temple

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Kyoto Miyazu-shi

The historic site of the Tango Kokubunji Temple, one of the many Kokubunji Temples throughout Japan. The remains of the main temple structure, tower, and cornerstones reconstructed during the Nanboku-cho Period still remain and the site has been designated a National Historical Site.
Sakamoto Ryoma & Nakaoka Shintaro Statue

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Maruyamacho 473

This is a statue of Sakamoto Ryoma & Nakaoka Shintaro, two great figures of the Bakumatsu period, inside Maruyama park.
Warai Botoke (Laughing Buddha)

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Kyoto Kizugawa-shi Kamocho Iwafune

The Tono area of eastern Kizugawa city has a large number of stone Buddhas and towers. One of those is a gently smiling statue of the Amitabha triad.
Three Stone Buddhas in the Woods

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Kyoto Kizugawa-shi Kamocho Higashi Sho

This stone statue of the Magaibutsu was carved in 1262 by Tachibana Yasunawa, and along with the Kubikirijizo (Higashio Amitabha Sekiganbutsu) is the oldest in Tono. The center of the boulder features the Jizobosatsu, with Amitabha Nyorai on the left, and the 11-faced Kannon on the right, creating a very unusual stone-buddha triptych. Legend says this was the honzon (principal object of worship) of the old Jodo-in sub-temple.
Kunikyu Palace Site (Yamashiro Kokubunji Temple Ruins)

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Kyoto Kizugawa-shi Kamocho Reihei

This is the site of Kunikyo, once designated the capital of the country; along with the ruins of the ancient Yamashiro Kokubunji Buddhist temple. There are very few places in Japan where two important historical landmarks are located on the same site, and it has been designated a National Historic Site. The Yamashiro Kokubunji was a state-sponsored temple built on the site of Kunikyo, which served as the capital of the nation for around five years during the distant Tenpyo era, on the order of Emperor Shomu after its status as capital was downgraded; the Council Hall of the Kunikyu Palace was used as the main temple. The area around the site is known for flower viewing and boasts beautiful cherry blossoms in spring; and buckwheat flowers, red spider lilies, and common cosmos from late summer through fall.
Chodo-in Park

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Kyoto Mukoushi Kaidechou Yamahata

Chodo-in is a park built around historic ruins one minute's walk from Nishi Muko Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line in the city of Muko, Kyoto Prefecture. The information office provides visitors with an explanation of the ruins. An app called AR Nagaoka-no-Miya lets visitors see what the original building, modeled on the Tang Dynasty's Chang'an Palace, looked like. Since the building was used for governmental functions, like the present-day National Diet Building in Tokyo, it has been designated a National Historic Site.
Hokokubyo

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Kyoto Higashiyama-ku Imagumanokitahiyoshicho
Odoi historic landmark

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kita-ku Kamigyo-ku Nakagyo-ku
Omuro 88 Temples Pilgrimage

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Omuroouchi

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Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.