This temple was originally built about 1,300 years ago and unfortunaltely burned down many times. Today' temple was built about 400 years ago

This temple is located along the slope of the mountain. The highlight of this temple is the big stage commanding a splended view of Kyoto City.

We are impressed by this panoramic view.

This temple was founded about 400 years ago by the widow of the ruler of the country. He was born in a poor farmer but became the ruler of the country. He is one of the most popular historic people.

She founded this temple for her residence after his the death.

The garden is stroll style and there are 2 old tasteful tea ceremony houses around the top of the garden.

Gion District is the town of Geisha.

Geisha entertain guests with the traditional dance & song.

The houses where Geisha enttertain guests are old style Japanese buildings and doors, windows and fences are made of wooded lattice. The roads are paved with natural stones. This townscape is of great taste to walk.

Bamboos are growing naturally for a long time.

There are many products made of bamboo in Japan, such as bamboo fences and tea whisks etc. Japanese like the texture of bamboo.

Also, Japanese like bamboo shoots very much. They are integral item in the side menu of Japanese style food.

Okochi is the name of famous actor of Samurai Drama, who built this villa here in this scenic place.

He was particular about the Japanese style for both buildings and garden.

There are traditional style 3 buildings and big Japanesse style stroll-garden.

We can enjoy walking around this beautiful garden and there is an obvervatory commanding the panoramic view of Kyoto City.