Top 5 Most Beautiful Shrines and Temples in Kyoto

The shinto and buddhist culture combined with its rich history has made Japanese temples and shrine an important part of its well known architechture. With that being said, it would almost be impossible to visit Japan without visiting the beauty of this Japanese architechture has to offer. Traveling to Kyoto, make time to visit these shrines as it offers some of the most stunning shrines in Japan.

金阁寺
金阁寺
金阁寺为足利义满于1397年建成的寺院。寺内的舍利殿以金箔作装饰,外观闪烁生辉,亦因此享负「金合寺」之美名。
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清水寺
清水寺
清水寺内供奉着观音菩萨,是日本国内众多的观音灵场之一。于京都寺院当中有着相对悠久的历史。是获列入为世界遗产的京都人气观光地点。
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三十三间堂
三十三间堂
于1266年重建,经历多次修复后,成功得以保存超过700年的三十三间堂。全桧木制的本堂总长约120公尺,内里供奉着1001尊观音像。
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仁和寺
仁和寺
由宇多天皇于888年创建而成。平安时代的贵族住居、寝殿样式的建筑物获国家认定为国宝。同时亦是世界遗产之一、春天的赏樱圣地。
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醍醐寺
醍醐寺
丰臣秀喜为了举办一场赏樱豪猷绚烂的赏樱盛会而特地重建的醍醐寺。春天时上千棵樱花树璀璨盛放;丰臣秀吉临终前抱憾未能亲眼见证的红叶景色亦非常壮观。
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