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Kenninji Temple
The oldest Zen temple in Kyoto and the head temple of the Kenninji sect of the Rinzai school. In 1202, Minamoto no Yorie, the second shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, donated the temple area to the temple and founded it with Yousai Zenji as the founder.
The oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. Ikkyu Sojun once lived here for five years. It's pretty quiet since there aren't many tourists.
Tenryu-ji Temple
This is the head temple of the Tenryuji sect of the RInzai school. It was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, during the early Muromachi period, in memory of Emperor Go-daigo, with Muso Kokushi (the eminent Zen master Muso Soseki) appointed as founding abbot.
You can really appreciate Japanese garden culture through the dry landscape garden here. The beauty is simple yet sophisticated.
Kaiyukan
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020, this aquarium is located in Osaka. The aquarium, which recreates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean, is home to a total of 620 species and 30,000 living things.
There are plenty of restrooms and seats everywhere inside. It's really thoughtful and convenient, especially for seniors who might get tired and need to rest.