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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.
landscape-sightseeing

History and present of Kyoto Gion specialty “Issen Yoshoku”

In the past, ``Issen Yoshoku'' was famous as a place to stop after drinking, but now it has become a famous restaurant that is known not only to domestic tourists but also to foreign tourists. We introduce the history of ``Issen Yoshoku'' from Gion, Kyoto, from the time of the Shinbashi store to the present.
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.''
landscape-sightseeing

Autumn leaves at Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto (preserved version)

We have introduced 14 photos so you can see the changes in the autumn leaves at Tofukuji Temple at a glance. Although it is for 2021, it is generally the same as previous years, so please use it as a reference for sightseeing in Kyoto.
architecture-interior

History of the Kyoto Prefectural Library designed by architect “Goichi Takeda” and modernization through renovation

The Kyoto Prefectural Library, which has a history of over 100 years, was designed by Goichi Takeda, known as the "father of Kansai architecture." The underground facility of the library, which has been modernized while retaining the Glasgow school decorations of the time, is an automated warehouse that resembles a secret base, and more than 1 million books are stored there.
Landscape , Sightseeing

Breaking news for November 18, 2023! Autumn leaves situation at Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto

This is a photo of Tsutenkyo Bridge taken from Gaunkyo Bridge on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:30 pm. Only about 40% to 50% of the leaves have started to change color, but this year's maples are not in very good condition and are unlikely to last until December. The best time to see them is expected to be from November 20th to 26th, and they are expected to start disappearing by the end of November.
Man’s cooking

Okumura, located in Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, is a shop where you can mix Japanese spices just the way you want them.

Since its founding, Shichimi Togarashi Honpo Okumura's concept has been to mix and sell products according to customers' tastes. Not only people who like Chinese sweets, but even people who don't like spicy foods can enjoy the flavor by eating a small amount of Chinese sweets. We introduce original shichimi that we make with advice.