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Horikawa Street
Horikawa Street (堀川通 ほりかわどおり ''Horikawa dōri'') is one of the major streets running from north to south in the city of Kyoto, Japan. It extends about 8 km from the Misono-bashi bridge near the Kamigamo Shrine (north) to Hachijō Street, near Kyōto Station, Kyoto Station (south). History In the past, the street was divided in two by the Horikawa river, being the Higashi Horikawa Street on the west side and the Nishi Horikawa Street on the east side, having both the same width. During the period between 1895 and 1961 the ''Kyōto Denki Tetsudō'' tram line operated between the intersection of Horikawa and Nakadachiuri streets, and the intersection of Shijō Street and Horikawa street. During World War II, WWII, the houses along Nishi Horikawa Street were removed in order to create a firewall and, due to later city planning, it was expanded, eventually becoming a highway. In March of 2009, a construction project to improve the condition of the Horikawa rive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honpō-ji (Kyoto)
Honpō-ji (本法寺) is a Nichiren Buddhist (specifically Nichiren-shū) temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō (山号; lit., "mountain name"; a type of appellation carried by many Buddhist temples) is "Eishōzan" (叡昌山). History Honpō-ji was established in 1436 by Nisshin. It was originally constructed in the Higashinotōin-Ayakōji (東洞院綾小路) area of the city, but when Nisshin angered the shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and was imprisoned, the temple was destroyed. Nisshin at last was pardoned in 1462, and rebuilt his temple at Sanjō-Marikōji in central Kyoto the following year, 1463. Nisshin's teachings thereafter gained a large following in Kyoto, and his temple, Honpō-ji, became a major head temple (''honzan'') in central Kyoto. After Nisshin's death, the Tenmon Hokke Rebellion of 1536 occurred in Kyoto, and all the Nichiren sect temples were destroyed. In 1542, however, Honpō-ji was rebuilt at Ichijō Horikawa-agaru, and in 1590, it was moved to its present ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto
is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "central capital ward." As of 2021, the ward has an estimated population of 109,629 people. Tourism, shopping, and entertainment are the primary sources of income in the area. The Kamo River flows through the district in the area known as Kawaramachi. The three most famous festivals of Kyoto, the Aoi Matsuri, the Gion Matsuri, and the Jidai Matsuri can all be seen in Nakagyō-ku. It is also home to several historical places and temples. Demographics Temples and landmarks * Kyoto International Manga Museum * Kyoto Art Center * Museum of Kyoto * Nijō Castle a former residence for the Tokugawa Shogunate * Nishiki Market Economy The ward is home to the headquarters of several companies: * Hatena, in Karasuma-dori Rokkaku-sagaru * Keifuku Electric Railroad, in Shijō-Ōmiya Nishi-Iru * Nichicon, in Karasuma-dori Oike-agaru *Q-Games * Shimadzu, in Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijōjō-mae Station
is a train station in Nakagyō-ku ward, city of Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Lines * ** (Station Number: T14) Layout The underground station has an island platform An island platform (also center platform (American English) or centre platform (British English)) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway inte ... with two tracks. File:Platform_of_Nijojo-Mae_Station.JPG, Platform Ridership Surrounding area * Nijō Castle * Shinsenen Garden * Mikane Shrine * Takenobu Inari Jinja * Horikawa Street * Oike Street References Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1997 {{Kyoto-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijō Castle
is a flatland Japanese castle, castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens. The surface area of the castle is , of which is occupied by buildings. It is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. History In 1601, Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, ordered all the Daimyō, feudal lords in western Japan to contribute to the construction of Nijō Castle, which was completed during the reign of his grandson Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1626. While the castle was being built, a portion of land from the partially abandoned Shinsenen Garden (originally part of the imperial palace and located south) was absorbed, and its abundant water was used in the castle gardens and ponds. Parts of Fushimi Castle, such as the main tower and the ''karamon'', w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seimei Shrine
is a Shinto shrine that is located in Kyoto, Japan. It is dedicated to the ''onmyōji'' Abe no Seimei. History The Seimei Shrine was founded on the 4th year of the Kankō era (1007) by Emperor Ichijō, who ordered the shrine built in memory of Abe no Seimei, after his death in 1005. It was constructed on the site of Abe no Seimei's house. The main building was restored in 1925. Architecture Two torii gates lead up to the entrance of the shrine. A famous well (''Seimei-i'') is located on the shrine grounds, and the water drawn from it is considered somewhat magical. Tea master Sen no Rikyū was known to have brewed tea with the water from this well. The pentacle, known locally as a ''Seimei-star'', is an important symbol found on many parts of the shrine. Abe no Seimei reputedly came up with the arcane insignia in the 10th century, symbolizing the Five Chinese Elements. Japanese bellflower (''Platycodon grandiflorus'') ornamentation are found in decorative tiles and l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishijin-ori
is a traditional textile produced in the district of Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Kamigyō-ku in Kyoto, Japan. Originating in Heian-kyōto over 1,200 years ago, weaving is known for its highly-decorative and finely-woven designs, created through the use of tedious and specialised production processes. It is well-regarded for the high quality and craftsmanship of the resulting fabrics, commonly used for high-quality and kimono. History In 794, Heian-kyō became the new capital city of Japan, with the Imperial Court and the aristocracy moving to the city as a result; due to this, the production of increased in order to supply the Court and the aristocracy. Despite this, over time, the desire for began to decrease, resulting in weavers skilled in the process of its production going into business on their own, rather than working for textile production businesses. The demand for the material continued to dwindle during the Muromachi period due to the Ōnin War (1467–1477); exac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony (known as or lit. 'Hot water for tea') is a Culture of Japan, Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of , powdered green tea, the procedure of which is called . The term "Japanese tea ceremony" does not exist in the Japanese language. In Japanese the term is ''Sadō'' or ''Chadō'', which literally translated means "tea way" and places the emphasis on the Tao (道). The English term "Teaism" was coined by Okakura Kakuzō to describe the unique worldview associated with Japanese way of tea as opposed to focusing just on Tea ceremony, the presentation aspect, which came across to the first western observers as ceremonial in nature. In the 1500s, Sen no Rikyū revolutionized Japanese tea culture, essentially perfecting what is now known as the Japanese tea ceremony and elevating it to the status of an art form. He redefined the rules of the tea house, tea garden, utensils, and procedures of the tea ceremony with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urasenke
is one of the main schools of Japanese tea ceremony. Along with and , it is one of the three lines of the family descending from , which together are known as the - or the "three houses/families" (). The name , literally meaning "rear house/family", came into existence due to the location of the homestead of this line of the family in relation to what was originally the frontmost house (the ) of the estate. The other main schools of Japanese tea ceremony, and , also follow this naming convention, with the former meaning "front house/family", and the latter derived from the street name of the family's homestead, . History The three houses derive from descendants of , who was active during the period and is the most historically important figure within Japanese tea ceremony. 's hometown was , in the province of (in present-day Osaka prefecture). However, as his activities became centered in Kyoto, he kept a house in Kyoto. He also had his adopted son-in-law, , who was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shijō Street
runs in the center of Kyoto, Japan from east to west through the commercial center of the city. Shijō literally means ''Fourth Avenue'' of Heian-kyō, the ancient capital. History The section between Shinkyōgoku street and the vicinity of the east side of the Tenjingawa river corresponds to the Shijō Ōji Avenue (四条大路) of the Heian-kyō. After the road was widened in 1911, it developed as an important traffic artery. The Shijō school of art derives its name from this street, since many artists were located there. Along the street The eastern end of the street is Yasaka Shrine and the western end is Matsunoo Shrine. The street is particularly busy with pedestrians and traffic from the east end to Karasuma Street. The east end passes through the courtesan's district of Gion, with the historic street of Hanami Lane branching off to the south, with the famous Ichiriki Chaya at the corner. It then crosses the Kamo River at Shijō Bridge, and from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
