Bridge to Kyoto

Q: What are the historic temples of Kyoto listed by UNESCO and how are they unique?

Kiyomizu-dera, founded in 778, is famous for its wooden terrace on stilts without a single nail. The temple of Ryoan-ji XV century keeps a mysterious garden of stones of Zen Buddhism. In Higashi Hongan-ji, the San Mon Gate is 28 meters high, a sample of Momoyama period architecture.

Q: Where to go to Kyoto with children to be interesting and informative?

In the Imperial Palace of Gosho you can see reconstructions of ceremonies of the Heian era. Iwatayama Monkey Park offers Japanese macaque feeding with panoramic views of the city. The kimono museum of Nishijin Ori Kaikan demonstrates the process of creating traditional fabrics from the seventeenth century.

Q: Where in Kyoto to take the most atmospheric photos in traditional Japanese style?

The Sagano bamboo forest in Arashiyama creates spectacular chiaroscuro between 20-meter-high stems. The philosophical trail along the canal is particularly picturesque during cherry blossoms. In the area of Gion preserved wooden matia - tea houses with geisha in a kimono.

Q: What little-known sights of Kyoto are visited only by knowledgeable tourists?

Saiho-ji, or 'moss temple', requires pre-registration to access 120 species of mosses. In the workshop of Nishiki Koheido you can see the creation of traditional fans of utiva. The secret gardens of Daitokudji include 22 Zen Buddhist sub-temples with unique landscape compositions.

Q: What unique architectural features distinguish Kyoto temples from other Japanese cities?

The roofs of Kyoto temples are often covered with hinoki cypress bark up to 15 cm thick. In the Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion, the concept of “wabi-sabi” with sand imitating the water surface is implemented. The temple of Sanjusangendo holds 1001 statues of the goddess Kannon, carved in the XII century.

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