Matsunoo Taisha, Kyoto

Suzumushi-dera

The Suzumushi-dera or Cricket Temple is so named for the crickets all along the wall inside the temple that are raised by the monks in a constantly warm environment so that they chirp all year round

Saihō-ji

Umenomiya Shrine

The Umenomiya Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Oyamazumi-no-kami, the god who first brewed sake

Horinji Temple

Horinji is one of the 5 head Shingon temples in Kyoto, dating back to 713 AD

Iwatayama Monkey Park

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsukyo or Moon Crossing Bridge across the Hozu river offers great views of the cherry blossoms and autumn colors on Mt Arashiyama

Nishikyō-ku

Shigureden

19th Century Hall

The 19^th Century Hall is an unusual museum displaying steam locomotives and pianos

Tenryū-ji