Byodoin Phoenix Hall
Discover Byodo-in Phoenix Hall, a 1000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage temple near Kyoto. Featured on Japan's 10-yen coin, this architectural masterpiece offers stunning Pure Land Buddhist art, seasonal gardens, and authentic Uji tea experiences. Complete visitor guide included.
Kamo Mioya Shrine
Discover Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring National Treasure architecture, 53 Important Cultural Properties, and Tokyo's Dome-sized primeval forest. Experience authentic Shinto traditions, the famous Aoi Festival, and sacred rituals at one of Japan's oldest shrines, founded before Kyoto became the capital.
Silver Pavilion of Jisho-Ji Temple
Discover Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site embodying Japan's wabi-sabi philosophy. Experience the perfect harmony of 15th-century architecture, innovative sand gardens, and seasonal beauty along Kyoto's Philosopher's Path.
Daigoji Temple Golden Hall
Discover the extraordinary story of Daigoji Temple's Kondo, a National Treasure that was saved from destruction and relocated 200km from Wakayama to Kyoto in 1600. Experience this architectural masterpiece alongside 700 cherry trees and Kyoto's oldest pagoda.
Nijo Castle
Discover Nijo Castle, Kyoto's UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Tokugawa shogunate rose and fell. Experience the famous nightingale floors, 400-year-old Kano school paintings, and the newly reopened Honmaru Palace. Your essential guide to Japan's most complete feudal palace.
Kurama Temple Sutra Mound Relics
Explore the National Treasure sutra mound relics of Kurama-dera Temple, where 12th-century bronze containers preserved Buddhist texts for eternity. Discover mystical mountain trails, legendary warrior training grounds, and the dramatic Fire Festival.
Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine Headquarters
Experience the 1,160-year-old Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, a National Treasure featuring rare Hachiman-zukuri architecture, imperial history, and surprising connections to Edison's light bulb. Just 30 minutes from Kyoto without the crowds.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Discover Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto's National Treasure shrine where political exile Sugawara no Michizane became the deity of learning. Experience 2,000 plum blossoms, monthly markets with 1,000 vendors, and authentic Japanese culture without crowds.
Komyo-Ji Temple Niomon Gate
Experience the only National Treasure in northern Kyoto - Komyoji's 800-year-old Niomon Gate with rare chestnut-wood shingles, fierce guardian statues, and breathtaking mountain views. A authentic pilgrimage site founded by Prince Shotoku in 599 AD, far from tourist crowds.
Daitokuji Temple
Discover Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto's 700-year-old Zen complex housing National Treasures and revolutionary gardens. Birthplace of Japanese tea ceremony and wabi-sabi aesthetics, this temple village offers authentic cultural immersion beyond typical tourism.
玳玻 Tenmoku Tea Bowl
Discover the Taihi Tenmoku tea bowl, a National Treasure from 12th-13th century China housed at Shokoku-ji Temple in Kyoto. Learn about its unique tortoiseshell glaze pattern, historical significance in Japanese tea ceremony, and how to visit this masterpiece of Song Dynasty ceramics.
Artifacts Excavated from Inariyama Tumulus in Musashi,
Explore the dramatic discovery of Japan's oldest readable text - 115 gold-inlaid characters hidden for centuries on an ancient sword. Visit the Sakitama Museum near Tokyo to see authentic 5th-century artifacts that proved Japan's early unification.
Taga Castle Monument (December 1st, Tenpyo Hoji 6th Year)
Discover the Tagajo Monument, one of Japan's three oldest stone inscriptions and newest National Treasure. This 8th-century frontier marker near Sendai offers free access to authentic ancient history, seasonal beauty, and the exact spot where haiku master Matsuo Basho wept.
Kaifu Family Tree
An Introductory Look into the Tale of Genji (written by
Gilt-Bronze Ina Omura Funerary Vessels
Gilt-Bronze Ono No Genji Gravestone
Gilt-Bronze Fujiwara No Michinaga Sutra Case
Makusa Senjimon
Excavated Items from the Sutra Mounds of Mount Kinpu, Nara
Artifacts Excavated from the Yamashina Nishinoyama Tomb
Ink Painting on Paper, Light Coloured Night Tower (by Yosa
Ujigami Shrine Worship Hall
Ujikami Shrine Main Hall
Kaijusenji Temple Five-Story Pagoda
Kamo Wakeikazuchi Shrine
Kamo Wakeikazuchi Shrine
Kanchiin Guest Hall
Five-Story Pagoda of Kyoogokokuji Temple
Kyoogokokuji Temple Golden Hall
Kyoogokokuji Temple Daishi Hall (Saiin Myoeido Hall)
Kyoogokokuji Temple Lotus Gate
Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Main Hall
Sekisui-in Temple (Goshodo Hall) at Kosanji Temple
Main Hall of Kōryū-Ji Temple
Sanpoin Karamon Gate
Sanboin Hall of Fame
Jisho-Ji Temple Togudo Hall
Three Story Pagoda of Joruriji Temple (Three Story Pagoda of
Joruriji Temple Main Hall (Kutaiji Temple Main Hall)
Daigoji Temple Five-Story Pagoda
Daigoji Temple Kiyotaki Shrine Hall
Yakushido Hall of Daigoji Temple
Daisen-in Temple Main Hall
Daitokuji Karamon Gate
Daiho'onji Temple Main Hall (Senbon Shakado)
Chion-in Sanmon Gate
Chion-in Temple Main Hall (Mieido Hall)
Tofukuji Temple Sanmon Gate
Nanzenji Temple Hojo
Ninna-Ji Temple Golden Hall
Hokaiji Amida Hall
Toyokuni Shrine Karamon Gate
Amida Hall of Honganji Temple
Honganji Karamon Gate
Honganji Temple North Noh Stage
Honganji Temple Kuroshoin and Corridor
Honganji Temple Kuroshoin and Corridor
Honganji Temple Goei-Do Hall
Honganji Shoin (Aiden Hall and White Shoin)
Honganji Temple Hiunkaku
Manpukuji Temple
Myoki-an Study and Tea House (Machi-An)
Myoho-in Temple Priests' Quarters
Yasaka Shrine Main Hall
Ryugin-an Hojo
Ryukouin Shoin
Rengeoin Temple Main Hall (Sanjusangendo)
Illustrated Biography of the Kegon Sect's Founder, Colored
Commentary on the Amitabha Sutra (written by Shinran)
Ishinpo (1st, 5th, 7th/9th, 10th Remaining Volumes)
Ido Tea Bowl (named Kizaemon)
Poetry Contest (Volume 6 (10 Volumes))
Side Covering
Major Book (1st Chapter 139 Leaves / 2nd Chapter 168 Leaves)
Omuro Soshoki
Kaifu Makie Kesa Box
Kagura Wakoto Secret Music
Emperor Kameyama Shinkan Zenrin Ji Temple's Petition (March
Confession Name (written by Kobo Daishi)
Commentary on the Sutra of Contemplation of the Buddha of
Kyoudou Chigu Sumiyori〈Dharma Death Anniversary Poem〉
Kyogyoshinsho (written by Shinran/(Bandō Version))
Gyokuhenmaki No. 27 (first Half)
Kumano Kaishi (11 Letters Including Emperor Gotoba's Letter)
Kumano Kaishi (written by Emperor Gotoba, Written by
Kiyoshige Furubayashi Calligraphy〈Mochirindo No./March Day
The Sound of the Avatamsaka Sutra (Volumes 1 and 2)
Kanta Grain Silk Robe
Colored Amida Triad on Silk (by Puyue)
Colored Silk Version of the Arrival of Amitabha and the 25
Colored Statue of Enmaten on Silk
Colored Statue of Emperor Nari on Silk
Colored Peacock Statue on Silk
Five Great Buddha Statues Colored on Silk
Five Great Buddha Statues Colored on Silk
Colored Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha on Silk
Colored Autumn and Winter Landscapes on Silk
Colored Images of the Twelve Devas on Silk (written by
16 Arhats in Color on Silk
Colored Silk Statue of the Seven Ancestors
Colored Landscape Folding Screen on Silk (Six Fold Folding
Colored Silk Statue of Daito Kokushi
Statue of Taira No Shigemori, Colored on Silk
Image of Fujiwara Mitsunori, Colored on Silk
Colored Statue of Fugen Enmei on Silk
Portrait of Shiromu Jun Shihan on Silk Book
Colored Silk Buddha Eye Statue of the Buddha
Colored Fudo Myoo Statue on Silk
Colored Silk Statue of Fudo Myoo Nidoji
Traditional Statue of Minamoto No Yoritomo, Colored on Silk
Manjushri Nautical Map in Color on Silk
Colored Silk Painting of Amida at Mt.
Colored Silk Painting of the Mandala of the Two Realms
Ink Painting Landscape on Silk
Ink Painting on Silk with a Light Coloured Monkey and Crane
Ink Painting on Silk with Light Color Kannon (by Muxi)
Emperor Gouda's Imperial Seal and Letter
The Biography of Kobo Daishi, Written by Emperor Gouda
Emperor Gouda's Letter of Attachment Concerning the
Emperor Gouda's Imperial Letter, Admonitions to the School
Yellow Emperor Neijing Taisu
Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, Volume 1
List of Items Received by Kobo Daishi (written by Dengyo
Kobo Daishi's Three Writings (Fushincho)
Koryuji Temple Historical Assets Register
The Record of the Replacement of Assets at Koryuji Temple
A Collection of Ancient and Modern Waka Poems (written by
Kokin Waka Collection (colored Paper)/(Manshuin Book)
News from the Emperor Gosaga (April 15th)
Five Storied Pagoda First Layered Mural (color Board
Later Selected Collection of Japanese Poems (written by
Emperor Godaigo's Imperial Letter (August 24th, 1530)
Emperor Godaigo's Shinkan Tencho Inshin (〓牋)
Gonijodenki (one Volume of Handwritten Manuscript/twenty
Korai Futai Sho (Vol. 1 and 2 (first Edition) / Handwritten
Diamond Sutra〈Written by Zhang Sozhi〉
Vajrabhadrani Sutra
Konjaku Monogatarishu
Gilt Bronze Phoenix (former Ridge Ornament of the Central
Gilt Bronze Chime with Lotus Design
Thirty-Cho Booklet
Thirty-Six People's House Collection
Jikei Daishi’s Handwritten Will (May 1997)
Qixian Sanskrit Ink Painting〈Meisho Qiche Kaido Various
Shari Kan (Sari Palanquin) Decorated with Rosewood and
A Portrait of the Monk Myoe, Painted on Paper
Shuigusou (vols. 1, 2, and 3, Handwritten)
The Second Volume of the Spring and Autumn Classics
The Theory of Emperor Shotoku
Shinshu Honso (volumes 4, 5, 12/17, 19)
The Sixth and Remaining Volume of the New Book of World
Zen-in Forehead Character 幌tile Character
Sennyu Ji Temple Kanen Sho〈Shunko Brush (waxwood)/October
Book of Song Dynasty Book Yi Chu Six Books
Song Gaozong Calligraphy Huizong Wen Collection Preface
All Items Delivered Within the Statue
Song Edition of the Complete Canon
Song Dynasty Version of Taiping Gyoran
The Diamond Sutra by Daikaku Zenji
Daigoji Temple Documents and Sacred Teachings
Daito Kokushi Calligraphy〈May 13th, 2nd Year of
Daito Kokushi Calligraphy〈Sekiyama Character Name/(Kareki
Daito Kokushi Calligraphy〈Inkacho/Gentoku 2nd Year, Chuka
Daito Kokushi Calligraphy〈Kandoku Shinshobi〉
Preface to the Mahavairocana Sutra (written by Kobo Daishi)
The Great Hall of the Charm Sutra (Volume 3)
News from the Emperor Takakura (November 13th)
Tachi (inscribed Masatsune)
Dengyo Daishi's Guide to the Achievement of the Sacred
Information About Fujiwara Yukinari Written in Kana (12
Scroll Attributed to Fujiwara No Yukinari
Seirei Bansho Name
Toji Hyakuri Documents (24,067 Letters)
Bronze Seated Statue of Shaka Nyorai (enshrined in the Main
Tohoki
Nihon Ryōiki (The Legend of Nihon Ryōiki) (Volumes 2 and 3)
Mujun Shihan's Calligraphy〈En'er Inkacho (silk
Attached Law Letter Written by Shun/March 2nd, 3rd Year of
Hosohana Makie Jewel Box
The Lotus Sutra (Volume 2 and Volume 7)
Bodhisattva's Place in the Womb Sutra
Hosohana Karyobinka Maki-E 〓 Booklet Box
Portuguese Viceroy's Letter to India (Parchment)
Temple Bell
Temple Bell
Temple Bell
Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Implements (said to Have Been
Mitsuan Hamgetsu Calligraphy〈Dharma Language (Aya Book)/Jun
Mido Kanpakuki (14 Volumes of Handwritten Manuscripts/12
Original Calligraphy of Mugakuso (compounded by Yochorakuji
Meigetsuki (Handwritten Version)
Meihoki
Wooden Dry Lacquer Standing Statue of Eleven Faced Kannon
Wooden Statues of Amida Buddha and His Two Attendant
Wooden Statues of Amida Buddha and His Two Attendants
Wooden Statues of Amida Buddha and His Two Attendant
Wooden Seated Statue of Amida Nyorai (made by Jocho /
Wooden Seated Statue of Amida Buddha (enshrined in the
Wooden Seated Statue of Amida Buddha (enshrined in the Amida
Wooden Seated Statue of Amida Buddha (by Inkaku)
Wooden Seated Statue of Amida Buddha (enshrined in the Main
Wooden Statue of Kuyo Bodhisattva in the Clouds (located in
Wooden Seated Statue of Kobo Daishi (made by
Wooden Standing Statue of Kokuzo Bosatsu
Wooden Seated Statues of the Five Great Kokuzo Bodhisattvas
Wooden Five Seated Bodhisattva Statues (located in the
Wooden Statue of the Five Great Myoos (placed in the
Wooden Standing Statues of the Four Devas (located in the
Wooden Standing Statue of the Four Heavenly Kings
Wooden Statue of Shakyamuni Nyorai (made by Zhang Yanhao /
Wooden Standing Statue of Eleven Faced Kannon (enshrined in
Wooden Standing Statue of the Twelve Divine Generals (made
Wooden Goddess Seated Statue
Wooden Seated Statue of Thousand Armed Kannon (by Tankei /
Wooden Standing Statue of Thousand Armed Kannon (enshrined
Wooden Standing Statue of Thousand Armed Kannon (located in
Wooden Standing Statue of Thousand-Armed Kannon
Wooden Seated Statue of Hachiman in the Form of a Monk
Wooden Canopy
Wooden Canopy (located at Houou-Do)
Wooden Standing Statue of Bishamonten (enshrined in Bishamon
Wooden Standing Statue of 28 Members (located in the Main
Wooden Statue of Bishamonten and
Wooden Statue of Fujin/Raijin (located in the Main Hall of
Wooden Standing Statue of Fuku Hosaku Kannon (located in the
Wooden Seated Statue of Acala (enshrined in the Goei Do
Wooden Half Seated Bodhisattva Statue (said to Be Nyoirin
Wooden Statues of Brahma (seated) and Indra (half Seated)
Wooden Maitreya Bodhisattva Half-Prostrate Statue
Wooden Maitreya Bodhisattva Half-Prostrate Statue
Wooden Statues of Yakushi Nyorai and His Two Attendants
Wooden Seated Statue of Yakushi Nyorai (circular and Oval
Wooden Standing Statue of Yakushi Nyorai (enshrined in the
Wooden Statues of the Six Kannon Bodhisattvas / Wooden
The 45 Articles of Monkaku (written by Tadachika Fujiwara)
Yohen Tenmoku Tea Bowl
Master Rigen's Handwritten Disposition
Tanuki Hair Brush Offering Inscription (said to Have Been
Ruiju Poetry Group
Ruiju Koshu
Wakansho Volume 2 (illustrated)
Colored Illustrations of the Sutra of Cause and Effect on
The Legend of Kitano Tenjin Shrine, Colored on Paper
Ink Painting on Paper: Choju Jinbutsu Giga
Hououdo Chudo Wall Door Painting (color Board Painting)
Wind God and Thunder God, Colored on Gold Paper (by Tawaraya
Two Panel Folding Screen, Painted Gold on Paper with a
Flower and Pine Tree on Gold Ground Paper (floor Mounted
Cherry Blossom and Maple Tree Painting on Gold Paper (wall
Pine and Plum Blossoms on Gold-Ground Paper (floor Door 4)
Paperback, Gold Background, Colored Pine, Yellow Hollyhocks
Ink Painting on Paper of Saint Shinran (mirror Image)
Illustrated Biography of the Reverend Honen (Text Emperor
Purple Lacquered Gold and Silver Mandala of the Two Worlds
A Light Coloured Ink Painting on Paper of a Gourd and
Colored Illustrations of the Sutra of Cause and Effect on
Paperback Ink Painting of a Small Building in the Shade of a
Colored Paper Portrait of Emperor Hanazono (written by
Hojo Screen Paintings
Wooden Seated Statues of the Five Wisdom Buddhas
Artifacts Excavated from the Watanuki Kannonyama Tomb in
Temple Bell
Bronze Bell Excavated from the Kamo Iwakura Site in Shimane
Sword (Gold Inlaid Masamune Hon a Ou Seal / Owned by Honda
Colored Illustration of Akino Cattle on Silk
Sarashina Diary (written by Fujiwara Teika) / with a Booklet
Mourning Book〈Original Site Wang Xizhi〉
Sword〈Meikunokuni〉
Tachi (inscribed Masatsune)
Tanto (Unsigned Sadamune (famous Terazawa Sadamune))
Folding Screen 〈Ono Michifu Brush/〉
The Second and Fourth Volumes of the Manyoshu (Kanazawa
Collection of Japanese and Chinese Poems (cloud Paper)
Carved Mirror Images of the Shaka Triad and Other Statues
Artifacts Excavated from Fujinoki Tomb in Nara Prefecture
Excavated Items from the Hirahara Square Moat Tomb in
Gilt Bronze Sutra Box (buried at Yokokawa Nyohodo Hall on
Shichijo Sashino Kesa
Embroidered Garment (Dengyo Daishi in the Future)
Sword〈Unnamed〉
Ashide E Wakan Roei Sho (Illustrated by Fujiwara No
Ipponkyo Kaishi (14 Sheets Including Saigyo and Jakuren)
Book of Han: Biography of Yang Xiong, No. 57
Illustration of the Appearance of Buddha's Golden Coffin,
Twelve Devas in Color on Silk
Colored Landscape Folding Screen on Silk (Six Fold Folding
Colored Silk Painting of Amida at Mt.
Manuscript of Kitayama Sho (Volume 10)
The Remaining Volume of the Twelfth Volume of the Kokin
Ancient Sacred Treasures (handed Down from Asuka Shrine)
Remaining Volumes of the Diamond Sutra (written by Kobo
The Mahātāpuṇḍūra Kyū (Mahatāpuṇḍūra Kyū) in Gold Letters on
Genron Jōmyō
Shinsen Ruirinsho Volume 4 Remaining
The Sixth and Remaining Volume of the New Book of World
Remaining Volumes of the Thousand Armed Thousand Eyed
Tachi (inscribed with Norikuni)
Tachi (named Yasuie)
Handbook “Shiokusa” (241 Leaves)
Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) Volumes 22 and 24
The Chronicles of Japan, Volume 1 and 2 of the Gods (Yoshida
Draft Letter Written by Tadamichi Fujiwara
The Remaining Volume of the Ninth Volume of the Manyoshu
Collection of Poems by Myoe Shonin (written by Takanobu)
Ink Painting on Paper Depicting Waterfowl in a Lotus Pond
Amanohashidate, a Light Coloured Ink Painting on Paper by
Paperback Coloring Book
Gaki Soushi Written on Paper and in Color