Door to Kyoto

22/01/2022

11/12/2021

【English】
Gio-ji Temple is a small temple in the Arashiyama area. It is known for its moss garden.
If you are coming to Kyoto in late November or early December, you should visit this temple because the fall colors are especially beautiful.

This carpet of autumn colors can be enjoyed until December 13 this year.
On the 14th, all the fallen leaves will be removed and the temple garden will say goodbye to autumn.

Location: Gio-ji Temple
Date: 24 Nov, 2021

【Spanish】
El templo Gio-ji es un pequeño templo en la zona de Arashiyama. Es conocido por su jardín de musgo.
Si viene a Kioto a finales de noviembre o principios de diciembre, debería visitar este templo porque los colores otoñales son especialmente hermosos.

Esta alfombra de colores otoñales puede disfrutarse hasta el 13 de diciembre de este año.
El día 14 se retirarán todas las hojas caídas y el jardín del templo dirá adiós al otoño.

Ubicación: Templo Gio-ji
Fecha: 24 Nov, 2021

24/10/2021

【English】
Jiday matsuri festival is one of the famous three festival in Kyoto and held on 22th October annually. It started in 1895 as a celebration of an incident took place 1100 years ago: the transferral of the ancient capital from Nara to Kyoto. It is famous for the parade in which over 2,000 participants in the outfits of the ancient times.

The festival in this year was cancelled due to Covid-19,however some Shinto rituals were held at the main shrine.

The drum and fife band, which leads the Jidai Matsuri parade every year, led the people on their way to the ritual. The music gave us a sense of hope for the coming year.

Location: Heian-jingu Shrine
Date: 22 Oct, 2021

【Spanish】
El festival Jidai matsuri es uno de los tres festivales más famosos de Kioto y se celebra anualmente el 22 de octubre. Comenzó en 1895 como celebración de un incidente ocurrido hace 1100 años: el traslado de la antigua capital de Nara a Kioto. Es famoso por el desfile en el que participan más de 2.000 personas con los trajes de la época antigua.

El festival de este año se canceló debido a Covid-19, aunque se celebraron algunos rituales sintoístas en el santuario principal.
La banda de tambores y pífanos, que encabeza el desfile del Jidai Matsuri todos los años, guió a la gente en su camino hacia el ritual. La música nos dio una sensación de esperanza para el año que viene.

Lugar: Santuario de Heian-jingu
Fecha: 22 de octubre, 2021

15/08/2021

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The moss temple in Kyoto

Saiho-ji temple is commonly called “Koke-dera” in Japanese which literally means “Moss temple”.
As the name goes, approximately 120 varieties of moss grow inside the temple compound, covering the ground in a lush green carpet.

If you’d like to enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden with moss in tranquility, it’s one of the best option in Kyoto because all the visitors need to go through a reservation process to get in. It will require a bit of advance planning however thank you for that system, the number of the visitors are limited per a day so you can enjoy the temple and garden in peace. It’s one of the stunning garden in all over Japan.

Location: Saiho-ji temple
Date: 15 July, 2021

(Spanish)
El templo del musgo en Kioto El templo Saiho-ji se llama comúnmente "Koke-dera" en japonés, que significa literalmente "templo del musgo". Como su nombre indica, dentro del recinto del templo crecen aproximadamente 120 variedades de musgo que cubren el suelo en una exuberante alfombra verde.
Si quiere disfrutar del hermoso jardín japonés con musgo en tranquilidad, es una de las mejores opciones en Kioto, ya que todos los visitantes deben pasar por un proceso de reserva para entrar. Requiere un poco de planificación previa, pero gracias a este sistema, el número de visitantes está limitado por día, por lo que se puede disfrutar del templo y del jardín con tranquilidad. Es uno de los jardines más impresionantes de todo Japón.

Ubicación: Templo Saiho-ji
Fecha: 15 de julio, 2021

27/03/2021

The Randen railroad passing through the tunnel of Cherry Blossoms.

Location: Randen Kitano line
Date: 27 March,2021

24/03/2021

The Cherry blossom “Kawazu-zakura” at Oike Boulevard, Kyoto.

Location: Oike blvd.
Date: 19 March, 2021

21/03/2021

The Cherry Blossom “Sakigake” in Hirano jinja Shrine.
I hope you would feel Spring in Kyoto!

Location: Hirano jinja Shrine
Date: 19 March,2021

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13/01/2021

This is what my parents' garden looks like a month after the fall foliage season!

Location: Kyoto
Date: 11 Jan, 2021

24/12/2020

Kyoto's famous confectionery "Yatsuhashi".
A traditional sweet made by wrapping bean paste in a cinnamon-scented rice flour crepe.
Nowadays you can enjoy it with modern and seasonal designs too.

Location: Nikiniki
Date: 24 Dec, 2020

12/12/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.11☆☆☆

The search for autumn colours in Kyoto seems to have come to an end for this year. The winter cold will finally arrive tomorrow.

Location: Jizoin temple
Date: 12 Dec, 2020

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06/12/2020

[Namikawa Cloisonné Museum of Kyoto③]

For more information about this museum, please see our previous articles

https://www.facebook.com/doortokyoto2018/photos/a.178305846143202/708716223102159/

Location: Namikawa Cloisonné Museum of Kyoto
Date: 7 Nov, 2020

01/12/2020

[Namikawa Cloisonné Museum of Kyoto]

For more information about this museum, please see our previous articles

https://www.facebook.com/doortokyoto2018/photos/a.178305846143202/708716223102159/

Location: Namikawa Cloisonné Museum of Kyoto
Date: 7 Nov, 2020

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29/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.10☆☆☆

The grounds of this temple have beauty in every corner.

Location: Bishamondo temple
Date: 20 Nov, 2020

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26/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.9☆☆☆

Fallen leaves add colour to the Japanese tiles.

Location: Bishamondo temple(毘沙門堂)
Date: 20 Nov, 2020

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24/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.8☆☆☆

Bishamondo Temple is named after its principal image, “Vaisravana” called Bishamonten.

It is one of the most popular spots in Yamashina area for its autumnal colors.

It's not within easy access since It takes 15 minutes on foot from the nearest station. However it is worth visiting.

Location: Bishamondo temple(毘沙門堂)
Date: 20 Nov, 2020

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22/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.7☆☆☆

Today I’d like to share with you the autumnal colors in my parent's garden.

As It is a house garden, it is not as large as a temple garden. However I do like it because every elements are well colocated and has a harmony.

Location: Kyoto
Date: 18 Nov, 2020
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21/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.6☆☆☆

The Momiji trees in Shinnyodo have their leaves at eye level, so you can enjoy them up close and personal.

The five-storey pagoda looks special if you see it through the frame of the red leaves.

Location: Shinnyodo temple(真如堂)
Date: 19 Nov, 2020

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19/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.5☆☆☆

This temple is famous for its statue of buddha that is registered as national treasure.

However in autumn, there is another highlights!
Once you go through the main hallway and into the corridor, the Japanese garden with vivid red Momiji’s autumn leaves unfolds before your eyes.

Location: Seiryo-ji temple(清凉寺)
Date: 18 Nov, 2020

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17/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.4☆☆☆

The autumn colores has arrived in downtown Kyoto.
Local people started strolling around to find their favorite types of red color.

Location: Nanzen-ji temple
Date: 12 Nov, 2020

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15/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.3☆☆☆

Non touristic shrine in northern Kyoto City.
Soon, a yellow carpet will be laid across the ground of shrine.

Location: Iwato-ochiba-jinja Shrine(岩戸落葉神社)
Date: 15 Nov, 2020

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13/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.2☆☆☆

The lanterns dedicated to gods providing happiness, called “goshinto”(御神灯) looks more red in autumn leaves.

Location: Kuwayama shrine(鍬山神社)
Date: 11 Nov, 2020

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11/11/2020

☆☆☆Autumn colors in Kyoto 2020 Vol.1☆☆☆

The season of beautiful autumn leaves has just began.
Not yet in downtown but in the northern suburbs of Kyoto is now getting the best moment to enjoy its beautiful autumn color.

Location: Kuwayama shrine(鍬山神社)
Date: 11 Nov, 2020

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08/11/2020

[Namikawa Cloisonné Museum of Kyoto]

Hidden gem in kyoto where you can enjoy finest Japanese art, beautiful garden and authentic Japanese houses architecture.

Yasuyuki Namikawa is one of Japan’s finest “Yusen-shippo (cloisonné)” artist.

“Yusen-shippo” is a method of using wire on the copper-ware to contain the enamel, which offers vivid, deep colors that blend superbly with the unique shapes of the wares.

Using the artist’s studio home, this museum is open to the public.
The collection is made up of Namikawa’s beautiful cloisonné art, sketches and tools.
You can not only enjoy many if his finest arts but also feel so confortable being in his house.
His house served also as studio was built in 1894 as a kyo-machiya, Kyoto style house,and it’s beautifully collaborated with the Japanese garden landscaped by Jihei Ogawa VII.

Please visit here when you come to Kyoto and enjoy the picturesque view of the garden from the main house which is located beside the pond with Koi fishes.

Location: Namikawa Cloisonné Museum of Kyoto
Date: 7 Nov, 2020

06/11/2020

Ryogenin temple is famous for its tsuboniwa (tiny garden) named “Totekiko garden(東滴壺)”.
It’s one of the smallest stone garden in Japan. The small limited space of 1.5m wide and 5m long creates an infinite amount of space and time.
The zen style garden can be freely interpreted and inspired by the viewer.
Common interpretations is as below...
This garden is said to represent a drop of water that falls to the surface of the water and spreads out in ripples.
Just as a very small drop of water gathers together to form a river that eventually becomes a large river that moistens the sea. This garden shows us the importance of the accumulation of small things.
Next time you come to around here, please drop by this garden and find your interpretation.

Date:27 Oct, 2020
Location: Ryugenin temple(龍源院)

03/11/2020

☆☆☆Here comes Samurai dog!☆☆☆
Even dogs are Samurai in Kyoto!

Location: Nene's path near Kodaiji temple
Date: 25 Oct, 2020

01/11/2020

I took the picture with green leaves in this October and the another one with autumn leaves in last November.

October and November show us such a different view for the same place!
That's why Kyoto never makes you get bored no matter how many times you visit Kyoto!

Location: Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple(愛宕念仏寺)

Date: Nov 25, 2019 (Red)
Date: Oct 10,2020 (Green)

30/10/2020

Hogoin temple(宝厳院) is famous throughout the country for its beauty, especially when the leaves change color.
They open to the public usually in early summer and autumn.
I can not say enough how beautiful it is when the leaves turned in autumn colores.

Location: Hogonin temple(宝厳院)
Date: Nov 26 , 2014

27/10/2020

Mikane shrine(御金神社) is famous for its golden torii door.
As a shrine to metals, especially money, many people come to pay their respects to the shrine to wish for success in their business, as well as to bet on horse races and win lottery tickets.

There is a ginkgo tree behind the shrine's main building that is over 200 years old.
The leaves of the ginkgo tree are thought to be a symbol of prosperity because of its spreading shape.
The golden color of the leaves in autumn also reminds people of GOLD.
That's why the Ema* in this shrine is designed in the shape of a ginkgo tree.
(*Ema are wooden plaques that people write their prayers or wishes on)

We donated an Ema and wish you good fortune and prosperity!

Location: Mikane Shrine(御金神社)
Date: Oct 25 , 2020