Category Archives for Kyoto
Moon Viewing Platform (Kogetsudai)
Kogetsudai is a cone shaped sand mound that can be found in the sand garden of Ginkakuji. The name translates to Moon Viewing Platform because it is said that if you were to look at the mound from the top … Continue reading
Love Stones at Kiyomizudera
One the grounds of Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto are a pair of two stones placed 18 meters apart. These stones can be found at the Jishu Shrine that is dedicated to the god of love and good matches, Okuninushi. It … Continue reading
Fox Statue Representation
When visiting any shrine that has Inari in its name then you will most likely see a pair of fox statues. Inari is known as the deity of rice and is related to prosperity. There is a myth that a … Continue reading
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
If you have ever seen the movie Memoirs of a Geisha then do you remember the scene where the kid is running through a tunnel of red orange gates? Well I made it one of my goals to go there … Continue reading
Powdered Green Tea (Matcha 抹茶)
Powdered green tea or matcha (抹茶) is used in traditional tea ceremonies. It is also a type of flavoring for a variety of products. Even though the matcha flavor type is sweeter than the one used in a traditional setting. … Continue reading