City
Kyoto formerly known as Meaco, is located in the central part of the island of Honshu. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly
Ginkaku-Ji and Philosophers Path
Ginkakuji, a Zen temple, consists of the Silver Pavilion, half a dozen other temple buildings, a beautiful moss garden and a unique dry s
Heian-jingu
The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by th
Kinkaku-Ji
Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. It's history dates to 1397, when the villa was purchased from the Saionji family by Shogun
Kiyomizudera
Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780. The Otowa Waterfall is located at the base of the mai
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). His grandson Iem