Kioto, Hyogo, Japan

The city of Heian-kio became capital of Japan in 794. The name changted into Kioto at later stage. The Emperor lost influence over time, and the Fujiware family became influential because of mariages in the nobility. With the upcoming Ieiasu family in Edo (Tokio) around 1590, Kioto lost importance over time. Today, the city is also known for the headquarters of Nintendo entertainment company and optoelectronic enterprises.

Higashi Honganji

wisdom at Higashi Honganji

Martin at Higashi Honganji

fountain at Higashi Honganji

Ebisu shrine

Kenninji, the oldest Zen tempel in Kioto

The Kenninji temple has 800 years of tradition as Rinzai Zen monastery (kenninji.jp) founded in 1202 by the priest Eisai.
Night show at Yasaka tempel with nicely lit lampions. Morning walk to Myonshinji, Ryoanji and the amazing Kinkajuji with the golden pavillion.

Kenninji Hombo, abbotts grand quarter	Buddha at Kenninji

Gion quarter	Yasaka temple at night

lamp at Yasaka tempel	Yasaka gate

Kioto drums	Myoshinji entrance

Myoshinji main hall	Ryoanji entrance

Ryoanji prayer hall	Ryoanji rock garden


Ryoanji buddha	Ryoanji fountain

Pond near Kinkaju tempel	Kinkaju golden pavillion mirroring in the pond

Martin in front of golden pavillion at Kinkaju tempel	Kinkaju golden pavillion

Links

City of Kioto tourist guide

Myoshin-ji temple

Ryoanji temple

Kinkaju-ji temple

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