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To- Ji temple is recognized as the head temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Its construction dates back to 796 AD, built on the east of Rajomon Gate, and was built with the belief of entrusting the spiritual protection of the nation.To-Ji temple is home to more than 20,000 treasures inscribed as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties along with around 50,000 pieces of sutras. Apart from these, you will also find the Ryokai Mandala (Mandala of the Two Realms), a pair of paintings that depicts the worlds of enlightenment of Esoteric Buddhism, and the Fushincho, a letter written on washi (traditional Japanese paper) by the Monk Kukai.

Situated on the banks of lake Aras Hiyama, Kiyomizu -Dera Temple is one of the major and popular tourist attractions in Kyoto, Japan. It's been over 1250 years now, since the foundation stone of Kiyomizu-Dera Temple was laid. A huge number of visitors come to pay offerings and pray at the Deity Kannon, resting at Kiyomizu-Dera Temple. The temple is located halfway up to Mt.Otowa, one of the famous peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range. This serene and beautiful temple is adorned with artworks and architectural crafts, making it indeed a special experience to visit the temple. The little climb and the entire temple experience covered in a spiritual aura is indeed a true beauty. Witnessing this master craft from an aerial angle is nothing shorter than spectacular.

Hongwanji is the headquarters of the Buddhist denomination of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. This is one of the buildings that represent Momoyama period culture which is one of the inscribed National Treasures within the grounds, such as the Hongwanji North Stage. It is indeed one of the stages still surviving after years. With great historical importance in the Buddhist religion and cultural richness with intricate architecture and detailing, Hongwanji is an experience worth your time and energy. From Kyoto Tower you get to view this magnificent monument in commendable clarity with the help of telescopes along with insightful information from the touch monitor panels.

The Tofukuji Sanmon gate was built during the 14th century in the Muromachi period. The architecture of Tofukuji incorporates architectural elements of Zenshuyo (Chinese), Wayo (Japanese), and Daibutsuyo (Indian) styles, in this one structure. This is also the oldest and largest National Treasure found at any Zen Buddhist temple. Viewing down from Kyoto Tower in Japan lets you get wonder-struck by the architectural brilliance and elemental accuracy in constructing Tofukuji, the Sanmon Gate. This major figure of Zen Buddhism, the name Tofukuji, comes from two parts, in Nara Tōdai-Ji, and Kōfuku-Ji, respectively.

The temple Sanjusangendo is famous for the 1001 structures of worshipping the deity of Kyoto Kannon. The temple located in the corner of the grounds of Horyuji-dono Palace was built in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori. This historical building of Sanjusangendo was preserved for about 700 years along with four renovation projects in the respective periods of first in the Muromachi period (14th century), then in the Momoyama (16th century), Edo (1603 - 1868), and Showa (1926 - 1989) periods. Viewing this national treasure from an aerial angle through the telescope from Kyoto Tower gives you an even further better understanding of the delicacy maintained and carried out in the building and crafting Sanjusangendo.

Chion-in Sanmon that you get to view from Kyoto tower is the head temple of the Pure sect of the Buddhist religion. The Chion-in Sanmon is located in the Higashiyama Ward in the city of Kyoto. Chion-in Sanmon has also been noted for the wooden gate which is still noted to have survived even after years. Kyoto Tower Japan lets you watch this magnificent beauty at its best without any obstruction to the view.