Kyoto Prefecture

  1. Honen-in

    Tranquil Sites in Eastern Kyoto

    Honen-in is said to have originated from a humble thatched hut where Honen practiced nembutsu with his disciples.

  2. Zen garden at Jouden-ji Temple, Kyoto.

    Hidden Gems in Northern Kyoto City

    Shodenji's garden has fascinated many people, but the anecdote about David Bowie is particularly well known in Japan.

  3. Katsura Imperial Villa.

    Imperial Villas in Kyoto

    The origin of Katsura Rikyu dates back to the early 17th century. It was when Prince Toshihito constructed the original main building.

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