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—Introduction to attractions—

Rokuon-ji Temple is a famous Zen temple with hundreds of years of history. Today, it is more widely known as the "Golden Pavilion Temple", which is named after the famous Golden Pavilion (Shariden), the core building of the temple. Not only can you visit the lush green and mossy gardens and the teahouse in the temple, or observe the mirror reflection of the Golden Pavilion in the tranquil Mirror Lake, you can also witness the different views of the Golden Pavilion in the four seasons. The reference ticket price is 500 yen/person.

You can enjoy a local Kyoto-style lunch and admire the ancient buildings full of Japanese style.

Recommended attractions:

【Kiyomizu Temple】World Cultural Heritage, a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. Founded in 778, it is the oldest temple in Kyoto and a national treasure of Japan. Jishu Shrine is located on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu Temple. It is a shrine for marriage and love in Japan. (Admission fee: Adults: 300 yen, elementary and middle school students: 200 yen) Please pay for the fee yourself.

【Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka】Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, located outside Kiyomizu Temple, are slopes with unique Kyoto style and are listed as "Important Traditional Buildings Protection Areas" in Japan. On both sides of the stone slope are Japanese-style buildings full of ancient charm, with a strong Japanese style, and a variety of delicacies, paper fans, dolls, chopsticks and other handicrafts that are dazzling.

[Ishibe-Alley] Turn right at the end of Ninenzaka and continue walking north, you will see Ishibe-Alley. There are fewer tourists here. Elegant traditional Japanese houses are located on both sides of the cobblestone path, making people feel like they are going back in time, away from the hustle and bustle, and returning to tranquility.

【Gion·Hana-koji】An ancient and famous flower street. In the 1960s, there were nearly a thousand geishas in Kyoto. Today, there are still dozens of geisha teachers who provide training in traditional tea ceremony, flower arrangement, koto, gagaku, kyogen, maiko, bunraku, etc. Walking into the flower street, an ancient atmosphere hits you: tea houses with exquisite facades on both sides, wooden lattice windows and doors are tightly closed... This is a mysterious path running from north to south, with a total length of about 1 kilometer. The northern section is modern, the southern section is traditional, and the north and south have their own styles and are leading the trend.

Yasaka Shrine: Located in Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Yasaka Shrine is one of the most famous and oldest shrines in Kansai. There are places for fortune-telling, writing ema, and getting amulets. The ema patterns are very diverse, and the heart-shaped ema for praying for love is very popular.

Recommended itinerary:

Recommendation 1: Kiyomizu Temple (ticket fee is at your own expense) - Ninzanzaka, Sannenzaka - Ishibe-koji - Gion, Hanami-koji - Yasaka Shrine

Guests can choose to visit some attractions according to their preferences and physical condition.

Recommendation 2: Kimono experience. Interested guests can put on a kimono, stroll along the ancient streets, visit Kiyomizu Temple, and capture the most beautiful moment.

You can choose any kimono shop in Kiyomizu Temple and make reservations in advance. You can refer to this product website .

The highest realm of tea ceremony is Ichigo Ichie, a term developed from Japanese tea ceremony. In tea ceremony, it means that the person performing the tea ceremony will sincerely treat every guest who comes to taste tea with the feeling of "it's rare to meet each other, so we should cherish each other in this world". People may only meet each other once in their lifetime, so we should treat each other in the best way. After experiencing matcha, it is recommended that everyone walk out of the matcha shop and go to Heian Jingu Shrine to check in the largest torii in Japan.

Heian Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Heian. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei of the Heian period. The shrine is famous for its architectural style imitating the Chodo-in of Ouchi-ri in Heian-kyo, and the vermilion torii is magnificent. The garden has beautiful scenery in all seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn. It is an important historical and cultural attraction in Kyoto.

There are many rabbit statues in the shrine. The rabbit in the hand-watering building is made of black granite and is commonly known as the "child-seeking rabbit" (子授けうさぎ). Its action expresses the appearance of facing the moon and being full of strength. It is said that pouring water on the fertility rabbit and touching its belly can bless you to have a baby and a safe and smooth birth. In general shrines, stone lions are usually sitting on the approach to the shrine. However, in Okazaki Shrine, instead of stone lions, the shrine is guarded by stone rabbits. The two rabbits form a pair, the male rabbit on the right has its mouth open, and the male rabbit on the other side has its mouth closed. The two rabbits open and close their mouths, forming the so-called "Ahum". Touch the cute rabbits and pray for a good marriage!

—Important Notes—

More recommended itineraries in Kansai:

Kinkakuji Temple: Officially known as Rokuon-ji Temple, the temple's "Golden Pavilion" is very distinctive. The building integrates the styles of many eras, and the upper two floors are covered with gold foil, which shines brightly in the sun and is reflected in the mirror lake. It is magnificent and is a landmark of Japan.

Kiyomizu Temple: An ancient temple in Kyoto, built in 778. The main hall, the Kiyomizu Stage, is magnificent, like a large ship in the sky. The scenery is charming in all four seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring, maples in autumn, and snow in winter each having its own charm. Standing on the stage, you can overlook the city of Kyoto.

Ni and Sannenzaka: These two streets are full of traditional Kyoto style. On both sides of the road are quaint townhouses selling special souvenirs and delicacies. Walking through them is like traveling back in time.

Ishibe-Alley: A poetic path with long stone walls and dotted with green plants. It is a quiet path where you can often see people wearing kimonos. It has a strong Kyoto flavor.

Yasaka Shrine: With a long history, it is the venue for the Gion Festival. The shrine is solemn and bustling during festivals, and many tourists come to pray during normal times.

Kyoto Matcha Experience: You can personally participate in the production of matcha, from grinding to brewing, taste the rich tea aroma, and gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto Matcha culture.

Heian Shrine: Built to commemorate the relocation of the capital to Heian, the building imitates the Heian-kyo court hall, magnificent and solemn, with flowers blooming in the garden all year round, peaceful and beautiful.

Heian Shrine is very close to Totenno Okazaki Shrine, also known as the "Rabbit Shrine". It takes about ten minutes on foot from Heian Shrine to Totenno Okazaki Shrine.