Spots in Ichijo-ji Temple / Shugakuin Area

  • Shisen-do Jozanji Temple
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    4.5
    250 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujimonguchichou 27
    Located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, this was once the site of a mountain villa built by Edo period literati Ishikawa Jozan for his retirement. It is a nationally designated Historic Site. Today, it is a Soto Buddhist temple that is also called the Jozan-ji. Jozan had the Shisen-do built at the age of 59. For the remaining 30 some years of his life, this great man of letters devoted his time to poetry, calligraphy, and gardening, to the exclusion of even sleeping and eating. The Shisen-do preserves a great number of his works and calligraphy and, in addition to a standing exhibition, the temple a special three day exhibition starting from May 23 each year, the anniversary of Jozan’s death. The temple’s garden was designed by Jozan himself, a renowned gardener, and is particularly famous for its satsuki azaleas in spring and fall foliage in autumn. It is said that the first shishi-odoshi was created here. The shishi-odoshi is a bamboo tube balanced on a pivot which slowly fills with water until it tips over, draining the water and falling back into position with a “plonk” noise. Shishi-odoshi are practical – their sound scares away deer and wild boars that might eat garden plants – but their sound also accentuates the silence of a garden, and it is said Jozan loved the sound they made.

    The garden of Shisen-do is simply out of this world. I would rank it without hesitation to the top 5 of Kyoto gardens:not only has it an impeccable composition, it is also fundamentally different...

  • Zuiganzan Enkouji Temple
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    4.5
    196 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujikotanichou 13
    A Rinzai Nanzen-ji Buddhist temple located in the Ichijo-ji area of Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. The temple was erected in 1601 by Sanyo Genkitsu (Kanshitsu), Zen priest and ninth head of the Ashikaga Gakko school, who was asked to do so by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu to promote education and learning in the nation. The beauty of the temple’s garden, a traditional strolling garden built around a central pond, is said to have been much praised by ancient people, and is still a must-see today. The garden is filled with sights, including a traditional Suikinkutsu (ceramic pot under the ground) said to purify the soul with the clear sound of the water dripping into it; “Honryutei,” a dry landscape garden; and the “Jyu-gyu no niwa” Garden, famed for its moss and autumn foliage. The temple was also the site where the Fushimi-ban, one of Japan’s first printed books, was created, and the roughly 50 thousand wooden printing type used to make the book kept at the temple are designated an Important Cultural Property as Japan’s oldest printed type.

    Its a hidden gem. You need to take the metro, a bus and walk for 15-20min to get there. But its worth. Tranquility, serenity.. and very small statues, very cute. They close at 5pm (in July)

  • Sekizan Zen-in Temple
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    4.0
    77 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shugakuinkaikombouchou 18
    A Tendai Buddhist temple located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City and a sub temple of the Enryaku-ji Temple. The temple was founded in 888. As seen from the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the temple is located in the unlucky direction of the northeast and has come to be seen as providing powerful protection from evil. A masaru, a monkey-shaped ward against evil, carrying a gobei paper streamer and bell stands atop the roof of the front hall. The temple’s principle object of worship is a statue of Sekizan Daimyojin, which is perceived to be Fukurokuju, a member of the Seven Gods of Fortune and the god of happiness, wealth, and long live. Accordingly, the temple is also counted as one of Kyoto’s Seven Temples Dedicated to the Seven Gods of Fortune. The temples cute mikuji (fortune-telling strips) are in the shape of Fukurokuju and are quite popular with visitors.

    Well-signed and easy to find with Google maps, Sekizanzenin is worth the extra wander. The grounds are very peaceful and there are a number of shrines to explore as you walk through the forest. Spend...

  • Hachidai-jinja Shrine
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    3.5
    40 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujimatsuharachou 1
    This Shinto shrine was established in 1294. It is a place where believers come to wish for academic success, and one anecdote tells of how Miyamoto Musashi challenged the Yoshioka clan to a duel at the Ichijyoji Temple Sagarimatsu. Although it was destroyed by fire in the Onin War, it was rebuilt in 1596.

    I found this shrine by a happy mistake. It seems that the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi who developed the technique of two swords spent some time here and consequently has his statue standing...

  • Konpukuji Temple
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    3.5
    43 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujisaikatachou 20
    This is a temple connected to Yosa Buson, one of the representative haiku poets of the Edo period. Highlights of the grounds include the monument, portrait and grave of the poet. Matsuo Basho is said to have stayed here, and there is indeed a thatched hut named Basho-an. This was restored by Yosa Buson, who idolized Basho. The garden’s satsuki azaleas in full bloom in early summer is a beautiful sight.

    I was lucky enough to have a chance to visit Shugaku-in Villa. On the occasion, I visited some temples around the villa, and Konpuku-ji Temple was one of them. As other visitors have already...

  • Shugakuin Imperial Villa
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shugakuin Kabayashi
    An Imperial villa built in the mid-17th century by Emperor Go-Mizunoo. Located at the foot of Mt. Hiei, three gardens, deemed the lower, middle, and upper tea houses, are distributed around the spacious grounds and connected by pine-line walks. The lower tea house garden is entered via the front main gate and has a tea house called the Jugetsukan built in the sukiya-zukuri (tea arbor) style. The adjoining middle tea house garden has a simple tea house built in the irimoya-zukuri (gabled, hipped roof) style, but its magnificently decorated reception hall is truly a sight to behold, as well as the decorative tea alcove shelving called “Kasumi-dana (shelf of mist),” The shelf is considered one of the three most treasured shelves in Japan. The large upper tea house garden is dotted with tea houses surrounding a central pond. The view from the Rin-un-tei tea house built on the mountainside is particularly spectacular.
  • Myoenji Temple
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    3.5
    25 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Matsugasakihigashimachi 31
    "A five-minute walk from the ""Matsugasaki Daikokuten"" bus stop and a 40-minute drive from the Kyoto-higashi interchange. This Buddhist temple stands north beyond a stone torii gate and is locally known as the Matsugasaki Daikokuten. Said to have been founded in the early Edo period, the temple is the first temple on the Kyoto Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage and even today is visited by large numbers of worshippers from across the country. The temple is dedicated to Nichiren Buddhism. The temple wards Kyoto's unlucky northeastern side and is said to grant worshippers long life and happiness, better fortunes, and business prosperity. The temple holds a festival to celebrate the first day of the sexagenary cycle every 60 days."

    いつも人が多い時期しか参拝していなかったが、本日は全くの閑散期で、参拝者は私一人、ゆっくりと参拝出来たので・・・今日は〇3。年に七福神巡りとお盆の精霊送りの日とお火焚きの日と・・・3-4回は必ず参拝する寺院です。本名の「妙円寺」よりも昔ながらの「大黒天さん」としての方が名前が通っている寺院です。寺院そのものは日蓮宗の寺院ですが、そんなことは皆さんは殆ど関心もなく、大黒天さんとして親しまれています...

  • Manshuin Temple (Takenouchi Monzeki )
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    4.0
    12 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujitakenouchichou 42
    A Tendai Buddhist temple located in the Ichijo-ji area of Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. Founded by the priest Zesan, the temple’s principle object of worship is a figure of Amitabha. The Manshu-in Temple is a monzeki temple (a temple once ran by a priest of noble lineage) and is also called the Takenouchi Monzeki Temple. Together with the Shoren-in, Sanzen-in Temple (Kaiji Monzeki Temple), Myoho-in Temple, and Bishamon-do Monzeki Temple, it is one of the five Tendai monzeki temples. The temple’s richly colored image of Acala and copy of the ancient Kokin Wakashu poetry anthology are designated National Treasures. Its large and small studies are designated Important Cultural Properties. The dry landscape garden (a Place of Scenic Beauty) which extends in front of the studies is said to have been created by Kobori Enshu and is particularly beautiful in May when the Kirishima azaleas come in bloom, as well as in November when the autumn foliage is at its peak.

    [曼殊院]の[宸殿]が 2022年10月31日に再建し [宸殿]前庭《盲亀浮木之庭》の整備完了を記念し 《秘仏 黄不動明王像(国宝)》及び4年間かけ行われた《秘仏 黄不動明王像》の模写が奉納されており 2つの《秘仏 黄不動明王像 右側:オリシナル 左側:レプリカ》を一度に鑑賞出来ることを知り 5月23日訪問しました。公開期間は 2023年5月13日-6月30日迄となっており この公開期間以降は...

  • Menya Gokkei
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    4.0
    83 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujinishitojikawarachou 29-7
    This ramen shop is in the ramen mecca of Ichijoji in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City and is a frequent haunt of ramen fans. Featuring a rich broth, they use noodles of medium thickness that have some give from the Kyoto noodle maker Men-ya Teigaku. They close shop as soon as the soup runs out.

    Despite the title of my review, there is also broth made of seafood but I didnt taste it yet. But the chicken original versional ramen is very delicious. I can eat it without difficulty although the...

  • Tenka Ippin Main Shop
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    4.0
    103 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujitsukudachou Maison Shirakawa 1F
    Tenka Ippin started its life as an outdoor ramen stand in 1971. It owes its continuing popularity to its broth, which is rich but with a clean aftertaste. The restaurant has grown and now has many branches, but the original branch has some unique menu items, and you will find yourself wondering which of the many varieties to choose.

    I had a stopover for lunch here during my time in Kyoto. I must admit that Tenkaippin is among the best that serves good ramen. I went to this place twice! I just love it.

  • Keibunsha Ichijoji Branch
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    4.5
    35 Reviews
    Style / Fashion
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujiharaitonochou 10
    A book store, a three minute walk from Ichijoji Station. The shop’s collection of books, selected by the staff, are arranged in a unique pattern not concerned with genre. The shop also sells a variety of unique items to help purchasers enrich their lives and home interiors with books. There is also a gallery space and a floor dedicated to lifestyle books and goods. The shop is the only one in Japan to be selected for the U.K. Guardian’s list of “The World’s 10 Best Bookshops.”

    京都に遊びに行く時には、時間を作って毎回恵文社さんに行くようにしています。 それくらい何度訪れても毎回新たな発見があります。 少し京都中心街から離れますが、それでも行く価値ありです。 自転車で行くのもおすすめです。

  • Hieizan Driveway
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Pref. Otsushi Yamagamichou Long Mountain 776 - 30
    A scenic, 8.1-kilometer-long toll road connecting Tanoyatoge Pass in Otsu City with the summit of Mt. Hiei. Facilities along the road include observatories with sweeping views of Lake Biwa and Otsu City; Yumemigaoka, which has a café, barbecue area, attractions, and observatory; and the Hoshino Resorts L'Hotel de Hiei. The road also connects directly to the Okuhiei Driveway.
  • Shinshindo Head Office
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Kitashirakawaoiwakechou 88
    A café located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture that was founded in 1930 and which adjoins a bread factory. Famous as the first shop in Japan to make and sell French bread, here customers can enjoy a variety of breads, from standards to seasonal items. The interior is modeled after a Parisian café and the long tables and couches crafted by Living National Treasure Tatsuaki Kuroda give it a comfortable and laid back atmosphere.
  • Ichijoji Sagarimatsu Pine
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ichijojihananokicho
  • Tanukidani-san Fudo-in Temple
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ichijojimatsuharacho 6
  • Ichijyoji Nakatani
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    4.0
    47 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujihananokichou 5
    The Ichijyoji Sagari-matsu is the site of a famous pine tree under which the renowned swordsman Miyamoto Musashi defeated a challenger. The nearby Ichijyoji Nakatani tea house and sweet shop has made and sold the Ichijyoji Temple’s famous decchi yokan bean jelly for three generations. In addition to Japanese sweets like shisen mochi rice cakes, the shop also sells Western-style confections prepared by the shop’s proprietress-to-be. The shop’s silky matcha green tea tiramisu is particularly popular and has been featured in the media. The café area serves drinks and sweets as well as a selection of light meals.

    3代目ご夫婦のセンスがあふれた和洋たくさんの種類の菓子が並び、選ぶのにとても悩みます。「でっち羊かん」もいいですが、通販で数か月待ちになっている「絹ごし抹茶ティラミス」を一乗寺到着後すぐに店内で頂きました。 一乗寺訪問は「狸谷山不動院」の懸造り社殿を観に行くことが目的でしたが、250段の階段があり荷物を減らすため、帰りにまた店に戻って土産を買うことにしました。18時まで営業されているので八大神社...

  • Yamabana Heihachi Teahouse
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Yamabanakawagishichou 8-1
    Yamabana Heihachi Teahouse serves Japanese food in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward. It began as a roadside teahouse along the Wakasa Road and, and as a venerable establishment, it provides Kyoto-style cuisine prepared according to exacting standards. Its thick, rich barley and rice tororo soup made with mountain yams is especially popular, but customers can also enjoy traditional kaiseki cuisine made from painstakingly selected ingredients, and buy mugitoro manju as a souvenir.

    天正年間に創業された老舗の茶屋です。 夜は完全予約制なので、予約してから訪問された方が良いと思います。 高野川のせせらぎと日本庭園を眺めながら麦飯とろろ汁は心地よかったですね。

  • Soba-kiri Shiogama
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    4.5
    14 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Ichijojinishitojikawaracho 29-13
    "This shop is known for the automatic stone mill that operates just inside the front doors. You can listen to the unique sound of the mill while enjoying your soba noodles. They offer a variety of soba options including ""nihachi seiro"" served on a bamboo weaving tray (seiro) and their original dipping soba noodles. They have servings that seem large enough for two people allowing you to fill your stomach with their fragrant noodles."

    蕎麦切塩釜は,この辺りはラーメンで有名ですが、ボリューミーな蕎麦が目を惹くこんな蕎麦屋さんもあったんですね。蕎麦ってどのお店に行ってもお腹いっぱいになる事が無いので、こんなてんこ盛りの蕎麦は珍しいでした。

  • Cafe Kisarado
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Takanotamaokacho 49 Green 281F
    A cafe located on Ichijoji's Ramen Street. Come relax in this laid-back shop and absorb the warmth of the wooden interior. You can also enjoy a nice meal with their menu options offering ample portion sizes. They offer a variety of drinks and delicious sweets that pair well with coffee or black tea.

    けいぶん社にいった帰りに見つけた、小さなカフェです。2人用木の机といすが3つ、3人掛けのカウンター、6人掛けのテーブルの小さな店内。シンプルで落ち着きます。 メニューは、定食・自家製ケーキ・コーヒーなどの飲み物。お昼は別にたべたかったので、クルミのケーキと紅茶(ポットサービス。4種類から選べる)を注文しました。ケーキは、手作り!という感じでシンプル、ほんのりあたためてある。紅茶もきちんと淹れてあ...

  • Garden Museum Hiei
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shugakuinshakuragatanishimegadake 4 (Mount Hiei)
    A garden and museum located at the summit of Mt. Hiei. Visitors can enjoy looking at ceramic tiles imprinted with images created by French Impressionist painters like Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir as well as a garden themed after the same comprised of some 1,500 varieties and 10,0000 individual examples of flowering plants. The location also offers a panoramic view of Lake Biwa, Osaka Bay, and the city of Kyoto. There is also a café and shop on the garden grounds; the shop sells museum goods, gardening items, French knickknacks, and herbal aroma products.

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