The Historical Depths of Daitoku-ji and the Mystical Wonders of Imamiya Shrine

Kyoto is home to many temples and shrines, and interestingly, the Japanese pronunciation of "temple" is quite similar to that of "teller." There is a term known as "fortune teller," which adds to the intrigue of this phonetic resemblance. …

Kiyomizu-dera, located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, is a famous Buddhist temple in Japan that was founded in 794. Officially known as Kiyomizu Kannon-ji, it enshrines the Kannon Bodhisattva as its main deity. Due to its beautiful …

Kinkaku-ji; ji means temple (=Rokuon-ji) is a representative tourist attraction located in Kyoto City, captivating many foreign tourists with its beauty and historical background. Kinkaku-ji was constructed in 1397 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, …

There are about 800 officially registered temples and 1,700 shrines in Kyoto. Let me answer the question, you might have, about the difference between temples and shrines. Shrines are associated with the religion of Shintoism, which has ex…