2025 Kizugawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

🇯🇵【Kyoto】Popular ramen shop! "Muteppo" The tonkotsu ramen is the best! (^^) The soup is made with high-quality domestic pork bones and water, and is full of collagen! (^^) They apparently simmer about 300kg of bones a day until they break and the marrow melts! (^^) 【Store name】 Muteppo Main Store 【Location】 15-3 Umedani Higeya, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture 【Opening hours】 Lunch: 11:00-15:00 (Ends when sold out) Dinner: 18:00-23:00 (Ends when sold out) 【Closed】 Mondays *May change on public holidays #0 yen trip January 2025

Joruri-ji Temple is located in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is said to have been built in the 8th century AD and is a place for monks to practice and study. According to records, the first main hall of Joruri was built in 1047 AD. A small wooden statue of Bhaisajyaguru was enshrined in the hall, which is said to be the same statue enshrined in the hall today. In 1107, nine statues of Amitabha were enshrined in Joruri-ji Temple along with other Buddha statues.
 According to historical records, a large number of temples were built at that time to house the nine statues of Amitabha Buddha. These temples were built at the request of the royal family and other nobles. Joruri-ji Temple is the last example of such a temple and is therefore an important testimony to the flourishing worship of Amitabha Buddha and the Western Paradise at that time. The current main hall was moved here in 1157, but its origin is currently unclear. In addition, the current three-story pagoda was originally built in Kyoto, but was dismantled and moved to Joruri-ji Temple in 1178. The Pure Land Garden and Pond were originally built in 1150, excavated in 1976, and subsequently restored. #2024TravelReview

🧀 Gustale 📍Kizugawa, Kyoto (right next to Shumidai 5-chome bus stop) I haven't had a chance to go to Gustale in a while, so I've been wanting to go there for a while💗 Toy Story fans will want to go there✨ This time I ordered Tom and Jerry set (1650 yen) + 1 cheesecake Blue sky soda (800 yen) I had been interested in the Tom and Jerry cupcakes before I went🧁 The set included 2 cupcakes and 1 cheesecake💗 So cute💕 It wasn't too sweet, it was moist and delicious! The rare cheesecake was fluffy and light, so I could eat it in one go🧀 The heart was filled with strawberry sauce🍓 The blue sky soda had the cloud pattern of the wallpaper in Andy's room☁️ It was so cute that it came with icing cookies☺️ There were Toy Story items everywhere and merchandise was on sale! I've always wanted a mogu kayu and there's a Talking Potato Head, so I hope to get one someday 💗 It's a shop in Kyoto, but I was able to get there by bus in about 16 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station. The shop is in front of the bus stop, so it's easy to get to ☺️ There's also a parking lot in front of the shop, so it's convenient 🚗 It was a cute shop ✨ A shop recommended for Toy Story fans, Disney fans, and Tom and Jerry fans. I'd like to visit again when I'm in the area 💕 . . . . 📌5-21-9-1 Shumidai, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture ⏱11:00-19:00 🗓Closed on Wednesdays . . . . #Gustaale #ToyStory #ToyStoryCafe #KizugawaCafe #KizugawaGourmet #KyotoCafe #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #CafeHop #NaraCafe #NaraGourmet #KyotoOuting #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoTrip #Fritabi

🌈Attraction Features: 【Gansenji Temple】 is located in Kizugawa City, Kyoto. The temple houses cultural properties of Japan such as the seated statue of Amida Nyorai, a three-storied pagoda, and a thirteen-storied stone pagoda. Gansenji Temple is also one of the twenty-five flower temples in Kansai. Besides enjoying wintersweet, rhododendron, and autumn leaves, the hydrangea season in summer is the most beautiful time at Gansenji Temple. Additionally, there is an ancient stone Buddha path between Gansenji Temple and Joruriji Temple, with many stone Buddhas carved into natural rocks along the way. This area has been selected as one of the '100 Beautiful Historical Landscapes of Japan'. 🎟️Ticket Information: 500 yen 🕐️Opening Hours: 9:00-16:00 💗Other Tips: It is currently the season for crape myrtle blossoms, don't miss it!

This time we will introduce Iwafune-ji Temple, also known as the Flower Temple 💐 Famous as a flower temple, you can enjoy beautiful flowers throughout the seasons, and there are many picturesque spots such as a three-story pagoda, a flower water basin, and frog ornaments, so you can enjoy taking photos while feeling the atmosphere. If you come at the right time, you can enjoy the misty scenery and hear the chorus of frogs, making this a temple where you can experience a wonderful atmosphere. It's a lovely place that is especially popular during the hydrangea season😊💠✨💠🍃Iwafuneji Temple🍃💠📍43 Iwafune Kaminomon, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa-shi, Kyoto⏰ 8:30-17:00 (9:00-16:00 from December to February)🚃 Take the Kizugawa City Community Bus Tono Line from JR Kamo Station and get off at "Iwafuneji"💰Adults 500 yen, Junior and High School Students 400 yen, Elementary School Students 200 yen #Kyoto #Iwafuneji Temple #Hydrangea #Hydrangea Spot #Domestic Trip

#DomesticTrip Iwafuneji Temple is located on the edge of Kyoto. It is in Nara Prefecture. It is a famous spot for hydrangeas that is known only to those in the know. There are few tourists, so it is recommended ☺️ More than 5,000 hydrangeas are in full bloom 🤗 As of 7/3, the best viewing time has passed, so I would be happy if you could save them for next year 😊┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈📍Spot name: Iwafuneji Temple Address. 43 Iwafune Kaminomon, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa-shi, Kyoto Prefecture Viewing period: early June to early July Hydrangea types: 35 types of hydrangea Number of hydrangea plants: 5,000 plants Admission period and time: 8:30-17:00 Fees: 500 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior and senior high school students, 200 yen for elementary school students Access: By train: 15 minutes by Kizugawa City Community Bus from JR Kamo Station By car: Approximately 20 minutes from Kizu IC on the Keihanawa Expressway Nearby parking: 50 cars (300 yen/day) ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ #Iwafune-ji Temple #hydrangea spot #Kinki Region #rainy season #Kyoto #Kansai outing spot #kyoto

The earliest history of Iwafune Temple can be traced back to 729, which is almost 1280 years of history. Although it has experienced wars, fires, etc., the buildings in the temple have been constantly repaired and rebuilt. But still, they remain to this day after these storms. The main hall has a 3-meter-high seated statue of Amitabha Buddha handed down from the Heian period, as well as statues of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Bhaisajyaguru, and precious Yaksha Twelve Generals, etc. There is a kind of surprise that the sparrow is small but complete. After leaving the main hall, I went to see the red three-story pagoda. What's interesting is that there are wooden carvings of \"Amanojaku\" supporting the eaves on the side of the three-story pagoda. If you don't look carefully, you will completely overlook these interesting little details. Because it was during the New Year's visit, the temple specially gave \"Omamori\".

Haizhushan Temple is located in the mountains, and the natural atmosphere is refreshing. The most anticipated thing is the shrine in the mountain and the magnificent five-story pagoda. The shrine exudes an ancient sense of mystery, and the five-story pagoda rises into the clouds, as if connecting the sky and the earth. I can't wait to start my magical journey. I strolled along the mountain path, my eyes constantly searching every corner. 🚶♀️🔍🌸Each mountain shrine is full of historical atmosphere, and they display divine power in different forms and statues. Some shrines are surrounded by ancient trees, while others are quietly located at the foot of the mountain. Every place seemed to convey a divine message to me. I felt a sense of awe and humility that made me respect nature and the sacred even more. What impressed me most was the five-story pagoda. ⛩️🌸😲When I stood in front of the five-story pagoda, I was shocked by its magnificence. It towers into the clouds, sparkling with golden light under the sunlight. The five-story structure showcases exquisite craftsmanship and traditional aesthetics. I felt a sense of spirituality and sublimity, as if I was one with time and space. This spectacular and magical scenery gave me a deeper understanding of history and religion. Kaijusanji Temple is a place worth visiting. Let us explore the magical journey of the mountain shrine and the five-story pagoda together. ⛩️🏞️🌸If you are curious about ancient temples, mysterious shrines and traditional architecture, I highly recommend you to come to this sacred place and experience the magic of Haijushan Temple! #Japan must-visit check-in spots

Kyoto's Iwafune Temple is located in the remote Kamogikawa area, so it is not easy to melt immediately after snowfall. Therefore, the Iwafune Temple in the snow scene can retain more time for tourists. The snowy silver world is not very common in Kyoto. If you miss the days of snow scenes in the city, why not come to Iwafune Temple and take a look? It will definitely give you a new and bright feeling.