Jorogumo spider valley
Jorogumo spider valley is a valley in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto. Jorogumo spider valley is situated nearby to the neighborhood Jodoji-Kochocho, as well as near Shishigatani-Tokuzendanicho.Places of Interest
Highlights include Ginkaku-ji and Heian Shrine.
Ginkaku-ji
Buddhist temple
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Ginkaku-ji, officially named Jishō-ji, is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the constructions that represent the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.
Heian Shrine
Shinto shrine
Nanzen-ji
Buddhist temple
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Nanzen-ji, or Zuiryusan Nanzen-ji, formerly Zenrin-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Emperor Kameyama established it in 1291 on the site of his previous detached palace.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Higashiyama and Otsu.
Higashiyama
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Some of the most picturesque parts of Kyoto are located in Higashiyama, the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.
Otsu
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Ōtsu is the capital of Shiga prefecture. Enryaku-ji, a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei overlooking Kyoto, is the headquarters of the Tendai sect and one of the most significant monasteries in Japanese history.
North Kyoto
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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.
Jorogumo spider valley
Latitude
35.0225° or 35° 1′ 21″ northLongitude
135.8093° or 135° 48′ 34″ eastOpen location code
8Q7Q2RC5+XPOpenStreetMap ID
node 11242926049OpenStreetMap feature
natural=valley
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