Japan Architecture: Kyoto

Kyoto map and index

Kyoto, Japan

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	Site name and description
	Byodoin Temple, (1053) One of the few surviving Heian-era structures in Japan.
	Ginkakuji Temple (1484-1490 onward) The famous Silver Pavilion
	Heian Jingu Shrine, (1896) A charming garden built to commemorate Kyoto's 1100th anniversary
	Higashi-Honganji Temple, (c 1602, rebuilt 1895) A large temple sponsored by the Shogun to create a religious schism
	Katsura Palace, (c 1620-1663, minor construction later) Called the "Quintessence of Japanese Taste" (3D model on webpage)
	Kinkakuji Temple, (1398, reconstructed 1955 after arson) A beautiful reconstruction of an emblem of Japan
	Kiyomizu Temple, (founded 798?, rebuilt 1633) A hillside temple that is a favorite of Kyoto's residents
	Koshoji Temple, (1591 originally, reconstructed 1912) The headquarters of the Jodo Shin Buddhist sect
	Kyoto Imperial Palace, (reconstructed in 1855) The fire-prone residence of the Meiji emperor
	Mimizuka Mound, (1597) A controversial reminder of Hideyoshi's 1592-98 war against Korea.
	Nijo Castle, (1603 onward) The fortress of Togukawa Ieyesu, the man who unified Japan
	Ninnaji Temple, (888 onward) A sprawling temple that was once headed by Imperial sons.
	Nishi-Honganji Temple (1272 onward) An exquisite example of Momoyama era architecture
	Ryoanji Temple, (1488 onward) The maddeningly simple 15-stone rock garden
	Shugakuin Imperial Villa, (1655 onward) The country villa of the retired emperor Gomino-O