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2018年11月14日

Yasaka Pagoda in the Twilight

The symbol of the Higashiyama (東山) district in Kyoto is the tower of Hokanji (法観寺) temple. The temple’s official name is hardly known even by Kyoto residents, and the tower is commonly known as Yasaka no toh (八坂の塔, Yasaka Pagoda). It is interesting to note that the temple is said to be built by Shotokutaishi ・・・

2018年11月13日

Great Experience from Professional photographer

Rating : ★★★★★We have a great time shooting photo with Mr. Daiki Shikama. He is very professional with great servi ce mind. The photo he took look superb and we couldn’t ask for more.Highly recommended for booking h im. The kimono rental process is a bit fast since this shop is very popular. Therefore we ・・・

2018年11月12日

Autumn Foliage around Higashi Honganji Temple

Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) is a gigantic temple located very close to our building as well as JR Kyoto station, and is famous as the headquarter of Otani sect of Shinshu (真宗大谷派). On the premises, there are many temple buildings with immeasurable historical and architectural importance, such as Miei-doh (御影堂) which is the world’s biggest wooden ・・・

2018年11月11日

Autumn Tints at Shinnyodo Temple

Shinnyodo (真如堂) is a temple of the Teadai (天台) sect of Buddhism, founded in the Heian (平安) era. It’s not the famous-for-sightseers type of temple, but in fact, counted as one of the nice view spots for the autumn foliage. The Amida (阿弥陀), the Honzon (本尊, the principal object to worship) of this temple, is ・・・

2018年11月10日

Autumn Tints at Temple of Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (金閣寺), as known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, is the spot of great popularity for sightseers along with Kiyomizu dera (清水寺) Temple. The dazzling gold brilliance has been enchanting its visitors’ hearts. This beautiful construction with the three stories was founded by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (足利義満), the third commander of the Muromachi (室町) ・・・