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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Inari is widely worshipped as the Kami of prosperous trade, a bumper harvest, and as a charm for better fortune. This is the general head Shrine out of about 30,000 Shrines dedicated to Inari in the whole of Japan. On the side of Mt. Inariyama there are the torii entrance "tunnels" called Senbon torii, and the vermillion tunnels continue on and on. Large crowds turn out for the Hatsumode (first visit to the Shrine) on New Year's Day, and the Hatsuuma-sai Festival in February.		 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
68, Fukakusa-Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
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Open 365 days a year
Free http://www.inari.jp/ (Japanese version only)
075-641-7331 075-642-2153
Byodoin Temple
The corridors of the Amidado Hall, stretching like wings to the left and right, are said to resemble a Chinese Phoenix and so, perhaps fittingly, a phoenix stands atop the roof ridge of Byodoin while the name of the 'Hoodo (Phoenix) Hall' translates as 'Buddhist Heavenly Palace in Paradise.'
From September of 2005, viewing the interior of the Hoodo is once again possible thanks to the August completion of repairs on the seated figure of an Amitabha Buddha although a canopy is still being repaired. Byodoin Temple is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.		 Byodoin Temple
116, Uji-Renge, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
8.30am-5.30pm (Admission until 15min prior to closing time), Hoshokan: 9am-5pm
Open 365 days a year
600 yen (Viewing inside the Hoodo is a further 300 yen.) http://www.byodoin.or.jp/ (Japanese version only)
0774-21-2861 0774-20-6607
Manpukuji Temple
Manpukuji Temple is the Head Temple of the Buddhist Obaku sect brought over from Ming by the priest Ingen. Within the grounds are lined distinctive Ming-style temples. One variety of vegetarian cooking, Fucha, can be eaten here.		 Manpukuji Temple
34, Gokasho-Sanbanwari, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
9am-4.30pm
Open 365 days a year
500 yen http://www.obakusan.or.jp/ (Japanese version only)
0774-32-3900 0774-32-6088
Ujikami Shrine
Ujikami Shrine is the oldest shrine in Japan. It is registered as a World Heritage Site.		 Ujigami Shrine
59, Uji-Yamada, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture
9am-4.30pm
Open 365 days a year
Free -
0774-21-4634 -
Daigoji Temple
The whole of Mt. Daigoyama is part of the Daigoji Temple grounds. It is a prominent large temple in Kyoto and is the Head Temple of the Daigo school of the Shingon sect. Like a mountain hall, it takes 3 hours to reach the kami-daigo (upper temple). There are many historic spots of note. It is known as a famous place for flower viewing. The Temple is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site.		 Daigoji Temple
22, Daigo-Higasi-Ojimachi, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
9am-5pm (Mar.-the first Sunday of Dec.)
9am-4pm (the following day of the first Sunday of Dec.-Feb.) (Admission until 30min prior to closing time)
Open 365 days a year
Sanpoin: 600 yen http://www.daigoji.or.jp/
075-571-0002 075-572-3939