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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Togetsukyo Bridge is a representative bridge over the Katsura River (upstream of the Hozu River) in Arashiyama, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, and is a symbol of Arashiyama. Its name comes from the fact that poets and successive emperors from the Heian and Kamakura periods described it as "looking like the moon is crossing the bridge." Today...

[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Daikakuji Temple, located in Saga, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, is a temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism. Its origins lie in the detached palace (Saga Rikyu) of Emperor Saga during the Heian period. It is characterized by the Osawa Pond, which retains the design of the original Shinden-zukuri style palace and gardens, and is an artificial strolling garden.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kurumazaki Shrine is a shrine located in Sagano (Arashiyama area) in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, and has long been a place of worship for locals. Its founding is said to date back to the Heian period, and over the years it has become a beloved shrine for praying for the performing arts, academic success, traffic safety, and more.

Nonomiya Shrine (Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nonomiya Shrine is a small, ancient shrine located near the entrance to a bamboo forest path in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Its founding is said to date back to the Heian period, and it has long been a place where women could purify themselves and where the Saigu (Saigū) were worshipped, as seen in the literary work The Tale of Genji.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Sagano Scenic Railway (official name: Sagano Scenic Railway/Torocco Train) is a tourist train that connects Saga-Arashiyama in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, and Kameoka. Originally running on the old San'in Main Line, it was replaced by a new line in 1989 and then restored for tourist use in 1991.

Jingoji Temple (Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Jingoji Temple is an ancient temple nestled in the mountains of Takao, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is known for its tranquil atmosphere surrounded by deep forests and the abundant nature (especially the autumn foliage) that colors the stone steps and approach to the temple. It was founded in the Heian period...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Jojakkoji Temple is located on a small hill in Saga (Arashiyama area) in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. A relatively small and tranquil temple that has been beloved by the local community since its founding, it features moss-covered stone steps and a grounds surrounded by trees, a three-story pagoda, and a magnificent view from the front of the main hall.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toei Kyoto Studio Park is a film theme park and film studio operated by Toei Company, Ltd., located in Uzumasa, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. Since its opening in 1975, it has opened film sets for movies and television dramas, primarily period dramas, to the public...

Ninna-ji Temple (Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ninna-ji Temple is the head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism, founded in 888 (the fourth year of the Ninna era) during the Heian period at the request of Emperor Uda. It is known as a "monzeki temple" (temple head priest), with members of the imperial family and aristocrats serving as monzeki (head priests). Its main features include the Sanmon Gate, Kondo Hall, Omuro Palace, and Go...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Myoshinji Temple is the head temple of the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism, located in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. Founded in 1337 (the 4th year of the Kenmu era) by the Zen monk Kanzan Egen, it developed under the patronage of Ashikaga Takauji (the Ashikaga clan). The temple grounds are vast, with a main gate, a hojo (abbot's quarters), and...