| Ginkakuji |
The eighth
Ashikaga shogun, Yoshimasa, built it. It is
called "Ginkaku" Compared with "Kinkaku,"
but not used silver at all. He preferred the
culture and built a foundation of Momoyama
culture such as tea ceremony, gardening, and
flower arrangement.
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| Eikando |
The formal
name of this temple is "Zenrinji." It
is renowned for its foliage.
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| Nanzenji |
It is one of
the biggest temple in Muromachi period. It has a
repetition of Japanese rock garden which is
consisted of sands, stones, and pine trees.
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| Heian Shrine |
It has a
beautiful vermillion painted pillars and gardens.
It was built in honor of the relocation of the
capital for 1,100 years.
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| Gion |
Guests enjoy
drinks and Japanese dishes while being
entertained by maiko dancers.
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| Yasaka Shrine |
It is famous
for Gion festival. People come here on New Year's
Day to pray.
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| Chion'in |
It is famous
as the largest two-story Sammon Gate in Japan, at
a height of 24m. You can see the biggest temple
bell in Japan which is known as the watch-night
bell.
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| Kiyomizudera |
It has a
marvelous view from the main hall, built on a
towering scaffold. The number of people who visit
here is the most in Kyoto.
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