1 Kyoto's darling, Japan's number one - Kiyomizu-dera Temple
To the east of Kyoto, Japan, there is a gathering place for temples, where well-known and unknown temples of All sizes of Kyoto are gathered, including Kodai-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Philosopher's Walk, and Ginkaku-ji Temple.
Among these temples, the most famous is Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which was built in 778 AD.
The construction time of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, if calculated according to Chinese history, dates back to the end of the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, and it is the oldest and most famous temple in Kyoto. The temple enshrines the famous Buddhist statue of Thousand Hands Guanyin, with a construction area of 130,000 square meters, and the architectural style inherits the structural characteristics of the Tang Dynasty in China.
Standing at the highest point of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the entire city of Kyoto.
Next to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is the three-storied pagoda derived from the teachings of Indian Buddhism, which is said to have been used earlier as a mausoleum after the Buddha's sitting, that is, the place where the "Buddha relics" and the remains of the Buddha were placed.
There is another attraction that must be mentioned when mentioning Kiyomizu-dera Temple - it is the famous Shimizu Stage.
If you go to The Kiyomizu Stage when the weather is clear, then you will stand on the edge of the Kiyomizu Stage and overlook the distant mountains on the Kyoto horizon, the densely packed high-rise buildings in the city, and the landmark Tokyo Tower.
The best time to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple is in the spring, summer and autumn, and winter is not recommended due to the lack of leaf decoration and some depression.
2 Kuromon Market where food and seafood compete
Located in Osaka, Japan, Kuromon Market is the number one popular attraction in Osaka and the second most popular spot in Japan, with a reputation as the "base camp of gourmet hunters".
The seafood and beef here are all available, the key is that the price is still cheap, and the consumer price cloud close to the civilian is much lower than that of the Japanese independent restaurant, although the food here is not as exquisite as the restaurant, but in terms of freshness and production process, it is definitely not much worse than the authentic restaurant.
It is also for this reason that the Kuromon Market is also a must-visit mecca for foodies.
Grilled snail meat, grilled scallops, grilled shrimp, grilled blue fish sushi, all kinds of you want to get, unexpected here can be grilled........ (Drooling)
Soy milk, puffer fish tofu soup, hand-held sushi, vegetables, crab, abalone are all in question.
3 The paradise of shopping and chopping hands - the bridge of hearts
In addition to delicious food in Osaka, of course, there are also places where you can spend money, eat at kuromon Market, and sell it in Shinjibashi.
Direct stores of all the famous brands on the planet....... You can find it all in Shinsaibashi, where high-end department stores are clustered, not to mention fashion trends.
The most shocking thing about The Bridge of Hearts is not its large number of department stores, but its ubiquitous huge advertising logo! When night falls, the huge screen advertisements on the outer walls of the surrounding buildings rush to light up, one after another advertising rolls out, looking at this city wrapped in countless advertisements, you will feel that you have arrived at another planet.
Heart Bridge is recommended to play at night, the only thing to pay attention to is to protect your wallet, do not buy too fiercely.
4 Specialty food show - Dotonbori
To tonbori is next to shinboribashi, and unlike shinboribashi, it only sells Japanese snacks.
For example, like takoyaki, Osaka yaki, ramen.......
The most interesting thing about Dotonbori is that in addition to eating, you have to count the various store signs on both sides of the street, and they will always pose in a variety of postures to attract your attention, and you can't avoid it.
5 The dwelling place of the gods, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is the oldest temple in Kyoto, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is dedicated to the Buddhist Senju Kannon, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of agriculture that blesses the abundance of grain.
Legend has it that the protector of Inari is the fox, so statues of foxes can often be seen standing everywhere at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, guarding the tranquility of the shrine.
Earlier, the famous Japanese writer Manjo Self-Study mentioned Fushimi Inari Taisha more than once in his novel "Kamogawa Hermo", which shows his love and respect for Fushimi Inari Taisha.
In the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha", the picture of Sayuri running happily in her childhood is the Scene of Chishima Honju, which is filmed from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Believe it or not, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is one of the attractions you can't miss.
6 The Beautiful Fantasy of the Peach Blossom Boy - Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle has 12 varieties of peach trees, and there are more than 200 peach trees, making it a tourist attraction in Osaka.
March – April is the time when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and it is best to go to Osaka Castle.
In addition to seeing the peach blossoms in Osaka Castle, you are going to witness the heroism of the "Castle Keep".
Castle Tower and Nagoya, Kumamoto Castle are listed as the three castles in Japan, Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi on the original site of Yamamotohara-ji Temple in 1582, and the local tycoon Toyotomi Hideyoshi not only made pure gold for the daily necessities in the cabinet, but even the surface of the castle tower he used a lot of gold to decorate.
The castle tower is open from 9:00 to 17:00 and costs 600 yen per person, and if you have a Osaka Pass, you can enjoy free admission.
There is a museum inside the castle tower, and most of the museums are historical materials of Osaka Castle, so if you are not interested in this, you can choose to take a look at the surrounding scenery from the observation deck.
7 Nishiki Market, a specialty of Kyotoites
Kyoto people have had their own food market for 400 years, and it is Kyoto's famous Nishiki Market.
Nishiki Market has more than 150 shops selling Kyoto's local specialties, sashimi, meat dishes, fruit shops, kiosks, and Kyoto's unique pickled wild vegetables, all of which you can find inside nishiki market.
Nishiki is also the site of Kyoto's century-old shops, where each shop has undergone a transformation from old to new.
The trend of the old street is also a highlight of the Nishiki Market, and it is often seen that trendy people come here to shoot the scenery.
8 The crowd of the summer festival - Yuanyuan
In Kyoto, on The 17th of July in the summer, you will see a group of people holding sky blue umbrellas, wearing gray kimonos, and carrying them around the scorching streets of the scorching sun.
The Festival lasts from July 17th to July 24th, and the best thing to see is the Flower Umbrella Parade on July 24th. On July 17th, local Women in Kyoto will put on their best kimonos and walk out of their homes to the streets for a parade.
The Gyōgaku Matsuri is one of the largest festivals in Japan, originating in 869.
If you're traveling to Kyoto, don't miss the Gyōnen Festival.
In addition to the memorial service, "Hanami Koji" is also a good place to go in the past.
There are many restaurants around HanamiKoji that can satisfy your discerning stomach.