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Temples and Shrines of Kyoto

Kyoto's religious landscape is defined by its concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient Shinto sanctuaries. This collection features architectural landmarks like the gold-leafed pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, the hillside wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera, and the minimalist Zen rock garden of Ryoan-ji. Historical highlights include the 1,001 Kannon statues at Sanjusangen-do and the 7th-century foundations of Kamigamo and Yasaka Shrines. These locations showcase diverse styles, from the silver-themed Ginkaku-ji to the towering pagoda of To-ji, reflecting over a millennium of Buddhist and Shinto traditions.

Temples and Shrines of Kyoto — 지도

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Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple)

Zen Buddhist temple featuring a gold-leaf-covered pavilion and historic gardens. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and architectural significance.

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Historic Buddhist temple known for its large wooden stage and scenic views, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Ginkakuji Temple

A Zen temple from the 15th century AD. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, with famous decorative sand patterns, trees, and ponds, said…

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Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine is one of the Kanpei-taisha, which means that it is highly supported by the government. Its history dates back to 656.

Nekosuki / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Ryōan-ji

Ryōan-ji is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai branch of Zen Buddhism.

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Sanjūsangen-dō or Rengeō-in-hon-dō

Sanjūsangen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan.

Atelier Verde / CC BY-SA 3.0

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To-ji Temple

Tō-ji Temple, also known as Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the Minami-ku ward of Kyoto, Japan.

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Heian-jingu Shrine

A striking Shinto shrine and a favorite sight of many tourists in Kyoto.

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Ninna-ji temple

A head temple of Omuro school of Buddhism consists of impressive buildings and tranquil gardens.

Nekosuki / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Nishi-Honganji Temple

Nishi Hongan-ji is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temple in the Shimogyō ward of Kyoto, Japan.

Tomomarusan / CC BY 2.5

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Shimogamo-jinga Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine is an important Shinto sanctuary in the Shimogamo district of Kyoto city's Sakyō ward. Its formal name is Kamo-mioya-jinja.

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Kamigamo Shrine

Kamigamo Shrine is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678.

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Kurama-dera Temple

Kurama-dera is a temple in the far north of Kyoto, Japan which houses some National Treasures of Japan.

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Chion-in

Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen, who proclaimed that sentient beings are…

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Kitano Tenman-gū Shrine

A Buddhist Shinto shrine that is over 1000 years old. In this very shrine, an actual person was proclaimed god a long time ago.