Saihō-ji, 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

Matsunoo Taisha

Nishikyō-ku

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

Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium

Shigureden

19th Century Hall

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