Kyoto

Perched on the eastern hills of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple has been a symbol of Buddhist devotion for over twelve centuries. Founded in 778 CE by the priest Enchin, this temple is dedicated to Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy, and is part of the Hosso sect.

Ryōan-ji est un temple zen Rinzai au nord-ouest de Kyoto, fondé en 1450 par Hosokawa Katsumoto sur une ancienne villa. Il est célèbre pour son jardin de pierres sèches kare-sansui et appartient à l'école Myōshin-ji. Ce site fait partie des Monuments historiques de l'ancienne Kyoto, classé au

Tenryū-ji, in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai Zen sect. Founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339 with Musō Soseki as first chief priest; construction finished in 1345.

Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto centered on the Golden Pavilion; it's part of the UNESCO World Heritage "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". The original burned; the current pavilion, with gold-leafed upper floors, was rebuilt in 1955.

Historic Tendai Buddhist temple in central Kyoto, known for its connection to the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Features traditional architecture and serves as an important place of worship with a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city.

As a Tendai Buddhist temple situated on the mountainside in Nishikyo, Kyoto, Yoshimine‑dera traces its history back to 1029 when the monk Gensan from Enryaku‑ji carved an eleven‑faced Kannon statue and built a small chapel here. Over the centuries the temple gained imperial patronage, receiving additional buildings and another Kannon statue and becoming the 20th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Though much of the complex was destroyed during the 15th‑century Ōnin War, it was rebuilt in the Edo period. Today Yoshimine‑dera is known for its terraced grounds with numerous halls, its famous “Gliding Dragon” pine tree trained to grow horizontally, and seasonal flowers such as hydrangeas and autumn maples.

Gokōnomiya Shrine in Fushimi Ward is renowned for its sacred spring water, believed to have healing properties. This historic Shinto shrine features beautiful architecture and is particularly popular during cherry blossom season and autumn festivals.

Daigo-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is the head temple of the Shingon-shū Daigo-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Yakushi Nyorai. The temple's full name is Kasatori-yama Daigo-ji.

Fushimi Inari Taisha, situé à Kyoto, est le sanctuaire principal d'Inari, le dieu shinto de la riz, de l'agriculture et de la prospérité. Établi en 711 après J.-C., il est célèbre pour ses milliers de torii vermillon qui forment des chemins jusqu'au mont Inari.