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Kami Daigo, the Origin of Daigo-ji Temple

Located just outside of Kyoto City, Daigoji is a must for people who really want to see the remnants of

Daigo-ji Temple [醍醐寺] is home to the oldest wooden building in Kyoto, as well as many Japanese National Treasures that

While many people visit Daitoku-ji, one of the biggest temples in Kyoto, not so many people know there is a

Beautiful Arashiyama is easily one of Kyoto’s biggest destinations, attracting swarms of tourist throughout the year. However, in the middle

Arashiyama is one of the most beautiful places in Kyoto, full of famous temples such as Tenryu-ji and Daikaku-ji. Still,

Right next to Sennnyu-ji temple, is the much smaller Imakumano Kannon-ji [今熊野観音寺]. Despite its mediocre size, this temple is actually

South Kyoto City is noticeably less popular than the Higashiyama District, where you can find Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple.

In south Kyoto City is the renowned and gigantic Tofuku-ji Temple [東福寺]. Today Tofuku-ji is best known as one of