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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chion-in Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. As a temple associated with Honen (the founder of the Jodo sect), it has a history dating back to the Kamakura period, and has long been a popular destination for worshippers as a temple town. During the Edo period, it received patronage from the Tokugawa shogunate...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Gion is a representative traditional entertainment district in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. It once developed as a center of entertainment and hospitality, intertwining with the culture of the nobility and samurai. Yasaka Shrine (Gionsha) is located in the center, and ancient festivals and events continue to be held here today. The area boasts lattice doors and...

Sanjusangen-do (Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sanjusangen-do (official name: Rengeo-in) is one of Kyoto's most representative temples, conveying the history of the Heian to Kamakura periods. Its name comes from the number of spaces between the pillars of the main hall, which is 33 ken...