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culture-education Kyoto | What kind of dishes should I use the “Daitokuji natto” that Ikkyu-san is said to have introduced?
Daitokuji natto is a superfood that contains tens of times more natural antibiotics than penicillin, and has a rich, high-grade red miso flavor. The best accompaniment is freshly cooked rice and ochazuke kai.
culture-education Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Romon (Important Cultural Property)
This Roumon Gate was rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyoshi when he realized that Omandokoro had recovered from his illness, and a ``prayer for life'' from that time has been discovered. Although it was dismantled and repaired in 1972, the tower gate still stands out even after 300 years, and is a masterpiece of Japanese architectural techniques.
culture-education Kyoto｜Fushimi Kandakara Shrine on Mt. Inari where you can feel a connection to the heavenly world
Among Mt. Inari, there is Fushimi Kanda Karajinja Shrine, which enshrines the Dragon God and Kaguyahime and feels connected to the heavenly world.
It is said to be the place where the spirit of the gods gathers the most on Mt. Inari, as ``Amanomine'' and ``Ichinomine'' are in a straight line towards Mt. Inari.
culture-education Mount Funaoka, which was once a burial ground, is a different world where Genbu is confined
Mount Funaoka in Kyoto is the northern base of Heiankyo, and the god Genbu is sealed inside the mountain. At the top of the mountain is Iwaza, said to be the place where Genbu no Yorishiro was built, and there are records that a number of rituals were held to protect the capital. In addition to this, many mysterious legends remain as it was also the site of the ``Onin Eisei War'' and a ``funeral place.''
culture-education Kyoto｜The Seven Wonders of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine “Starless Sankomon Gate”
Consider the Sankomon Gate (Starless Sankomon Gate), which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
It is unreasonable to believe that if you look at the Sankomon Gate from the Daidairi of Heiankyo, you can see the North Star directly above.
There is no doubt that the North Star is in the direction of Sankomon from the south approach to the main hall.
culture-education A mysterious story about Seimei Shrine and its surroundings, where the Onmyoji “Abe no Seimei” is enshrined.
Seimei Shrine is a place to worship Abeno Seimei who is a famous onmyouji in middle of heian period. And this shrine is located in the place that used to be a house of Abeno Seimei.
culture-education Kawai Shrine in Kyoto has a “mirror votive tablet” that can be a beautiful woman and a “hojo” by Kamo Chomei!
Power spot in Kyoto!
What makes a mirror-shaped votive tablet beautiful?
What is the relationship between Kamo no Chomei and the shrine? Where did you write "Hojoki"?