その他What is Mizukagami, a.k.a., reflection 水鏡につき英語で説明
Mizukagami is a reflection on water, especially pond. In this post, I'll show you what it is and the idea hiding behind it. 合掌
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Autumn LeavesMigoro, the best time to enjoy Sakura and Autumn leaves 見頃につき英語で説明
In this post, I'll tell you the meaning of Migoro, the best time to enjoy/admire smth, of Ume/plum blossoms, Sakura/cherry blossoms, Aomomijis, and autumn leaves. 合掌
For International ReadersKurama no Himatsuri/ Himatsuri in Kurama 2023: History, schedule, must-sees 鞍馬の火祭英語で説明
In this post, I'll show you the ways to enjoy Kurama no Himatsuri/ Himatsuri in Kurama, Short history, schedule, must-sees and so on. 合掌
For International ReadersAwata Matsuri2023: Schedule and must-sees
Awata Matsuri is one of the most underrated Matsuri in Kyoto though Kenbokos have something to do with Yamaboko floats of Gion Matsuri. In this post, I'll show you the schedule of 2023 and must-sees. 合掌
For International ReadersFushimi Inari Taisha hike, a.k.a. Oyama Meguri 伏見稲荷お山めぐり英語で説明
In Fushimi Inari hike, known as "Oyama Meguri" in Japanese, we visit the sacred mountain to find what Japanese people believed through thousands of years.
For International ReadersFushimi Inari facts 4: The history over 1300 years 伏見稲荷の歴史英語で説明
Fushimi Inari Taisha has a history of over 1300 years. In this post, I'll show you it in chronical order. 合掌
For International ReadersFushimi Inari facts 2: Why foxes? 伏見稲荷のキツネさん英語で説明
Foxes in Fushimi Inari Taisha are messengers of the deity enshrined there. In this post, I'll show you why they are there. 合掌
Autumn LeavesNight illumination in Kyoto ALL YEAR LONG!!! 京都のライトアップ年間情報英語で説明
In Kyoto, we can enjoy night illuminations all year long. Sakura, Aomomiji, Matsuri, and Autumn leaves in four seasons. In this post, I'll show you all of them for a starting point. 合掌
For International ReadersGion Matsuri 2023: Chinowa Kuguri at Ekijinja Nagoshi Sai 疫神社夏越祭英語で説明
Gion Matsuri is completed with Ekijinja Nagoshi Sai on 7/31. We visit the shrine to give prayer, to do Chinowa Kuguri and to make Chinowa amulet.
For International ReadersZen garden or Karesansui? 枯山水庭園英語で説明
"Zen garden" sounds strange for us. It is a Karesansui (garden). In this post, we learn what Karesansui is overviewing a short history of it.
For International ReadersKyoto Transport Guide with Route map: Getting around with city bus subways and trains.
In this post, I'll show you the ways to take Kyoto transport: Kyoto city bus and the routes to avoid crowded buses subways and trains.
For International ReadersThe stage of Kiyomizudera temple: Its construction and Tobiochi Gankake 清水寺の舞台英語で説明
The main hall and the stage of Kiyomizudera are over a valley, constructed in Kakezukuri (懸造) method.People used to jump off the stage to make their wishes come true.
Autumn LeavesToji temple autumn leaves night illumination 2022
Toji provides us with autumn leaves night illumination and special night visit to Kodo hall in 2022. We can admire so-called "3-D mandala" at night.
For International ReadersDaikokuten at Kiyomizudera temple：清水寺の出世大黒天英語で説明
Passing through Todorokimon gate of Kiyomizudera, we catch a glimpse of a Kawaii statute. He is Shusse Daikokuten, a Buddhist deity who welcomes the visitors of the temple for over 500 years.
For International ReadersSennichi Mairi in Kiyomizu-dera temple 2023: 清水寺千日詣り英語で説明
Sennnichi Mairi is a way to visit Shito shrines and Buddhist temples to make our important wish come true. Kiyomizu-dera temple offers us with special one.
For International ReadersTAKAYAMA COME BACK SPECIAL 2022 in Gion Matsuri!!! 祇園祭鷹山英語で説明
Takayamma is one of the long-lost Yamahoko floats in Gion matsuri. In 2022, it will come back to the parade for the first time in 196 years.
For International ReadersSaihoji/ Kokedeara/Moss temple guide: 西芳寺英語で説明
In this post, you can learn about the meaning of the Zen garden of Saihoji, a.k.a. Kokedera or Moss temple.
For International ReadersKyoto guide: Top 10 sites to visit and annual events and festivals
I'll show you the sites not to be missed: 5 popular ones and 5 underrated ones. On the latter part, you can see popular annual events in Kyoto. Enjoy the ones you would like. 合掌
For International ReadersRurikoin in Fresh Green Aomomiji 2023: 瑠璃光院青もみじ英語で説明
Rurikoin is one of the most underrated place to admire Aomomiji (Maple leaves in fresh green) though it established its reputation as a place to enjoy autumn leaves butIn this post, I'll show you how amazing it is.
For International ReadersThe Rock Garden of Ryoanji hides religious syncretism in Japan
The Zen garden/Rock Garden of Ryoanji temple is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. In this article, we learn about the religious syncretism (Shinto, Buddhism) it hides behind.
Sakkura/Cherry blossomBreaking report on Kawazu Zakura, the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto: Falling 3/18/2023 河津桜開花状況英語で説明
The report of 2023 on Kawazu Zakura, the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto. We can find some of them in Ichijo Modori bashi bridge, Toji, Unryuin, and Philosopher's path.They go into full bloom around mid-March.
Enthronement/即位Kigen Sai 2023: Kashihara Jingu celebrates the birth of Japan 橿原神宮の紀元祭英語で説明
Kigensai festival (紀元祭) is a ritual to celebrate the birth of Japan. According to Nihon Shoki,『日本書記』Emperor Jinmu (神武天皇) became the 1st emperor of Japan in 660 B.C. at a place known as Kashihara Jingu shrine today. In this article, you can learn about how Japan started and Kigensai.
For International ReadersWhat’s goin on in Kyoto? In January, 2021 With COVID-19
In this post, I'll show you what is going on here in Kyoto. The original one, written in Japanese, is posted in last March. Since then, I have revised it for nearly a year. It is a long article and I can't translate it right now. So, I will do that in anti-chronicle order gradually.
For International ReadersGozu Tenno and Yasaka shrine: The Deity is still alive in the fear of COVID-19 牛頭天王英語で説明
Gozu Tenno is a Deity enshrined in Gion sha, the former Yasaka shrine. Gion matsuri is started oh his story and its still alive in the fear of COVID-19.
For International ReadersYasaka shrine is to be designated as a National Treasure
Yasaka shrine is to be designated as a National Treasure because of the Gion Zukuri method which tells us the relationship between the hall and the religious phenomena in medieval Japan
Autumn LeavesAutumn leaves in Kyoto 2021 : In the middle of COVID-19
In 2021, we still found ourselves in the middle of COVID-19 and Kyoto is having "Autumn leaves season" with it.In this article, I'll show top 10 places to enjoy the season avoiding so-called "Three C's." Closed, Crowded places with many people nearby, and Close-contact settings.
おすすめ記事Arashiyama bus and train guide: Bus stops and stations
How can we take buses in Arashiyama? It's a difficult question to answer because the routes buses take depend on a day of the week. In this article, I'll show you the way you take. In addition to it, I'll also show you the train station in Arashiyama because buses sometimes crowded.
おすすめ記事How to get to Ryoanji and Ninnaji from Kinkakuji?
When we visit Ryoanji and Ninnaji from Kinkakuji, we used to take bus No. 59 at Kinkakuji-mae bus stop but it was abolished in this spring. In this article, I'll show you the ways to get these temples.
For International ReadersGozan Okuribi and Obon 2023 in Kyoto 五山送り火英語で説明
In Obon, we wave our good-bye to the deceased ancestors with Gozan Okuribi. In this article, I'll show you what is Gozan Okuribi, Obon, and their history.
Gion Matsuri FestivalGion Matsuri festival 2023: Kuze Komagata Chigo, the most important figure 久世駒形稚児英語で説明
Kuze Komagata Chigo is the most important figure in Gion Matsuri festival. Without him, Gion Matsuri cannot be accomplished.