temples, shrines in Kyoto, Japan

  • Uji Shrine
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    Formerly called Rikyu Hachimangu (Kirihara Higeta-no-miya), Uji Shrine is dedicated to a prince of Emperor Ohjin, Uji no Wakiiratsuko. According to "Nihon shoki," the oldest official chronicle of Japan, the prince committed suicide by drowning in the Uji River as a result of his strife with his elder brother Prince Osazaki (later Emperor Nintoku) over the succession to the Imperial Throne.

  • Hakusan Shrine
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    This shrine is said to have been constructed in prayer for the remedy of the smallpox epidemic which spread in the late 8th century.

  • Byodoin Temple
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    Registered in the UNESCO world heritage list as one of Kyoto's cultural assets. Attractions includes Amitabha Hall, The Buddhist bell, an image of Amida Buddha, an old Japanese wisteria (fuji) said to be two hundred years old.

  • Mampuku-ji Temple
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    Is the headquarters temple of the Obaku sect, founded by the Chinese Zen patriarch Ingen (Yin Yuan) in 1661. Features the design of Chinese Zen temples such as fylfot pattern balustrades, several excellent Buddhist images that have realistic facial expressions.

  • Heian Jingu Shrine
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    Chodo-in-style shrine which commemorates two Emperors of Japan, one the founder of and the other the last ruler of the Heian Capital. Has four landscaped gardens surrounding the main shrine buildings, that are designated as a national scenic spot representative of Meiji-era garden design.

  • Hosen-ji Zen Center
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    Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple set in a traditional Japanese village, surrounded by water and mountains. Aims to teach zen meditation and to introduce members to life in a zen temple. Strongly recommends zen monastry for more intensive practice.

  • Nanzen-ji Zen Temple
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    Also called Zuiryusan and is one of the most well-known Rinzai Zen temples in Japan. Forms part of a detached palace contributed by Grand Emperor Kameyama. Has Kamakura Era-garden with ponds and springs, which is one of the city's three scenic and historic spots.

  • Kyoto Travel Information - Temples/Shrines
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    Provides short descriptions of temples and shrines in Kyoto, including entrance fees, operating hours, and contact information.

     

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