Japanese students learn from textbooks

It is often seen on Japanese TV programs.

A very familiar place for Japanese people

A golden-looking temple standing in a pond.

This place takes on a different appearance depending on the season and weather.

In the summer, the trees are green and lush.

In winter, the white and golden snow creates a contrast.

What is noteworthy is that there is a phoenix at the top of the roof.

By the way, the phoenix is a mythical creature in China.

It seems to be decorated as a symbol of power or eternal life.

So, why is there a phoenix? I think there are many people who think so.

One theory is that it was simply installed as a guardian deity.

The guardian deity protects Kinkaku-ji from disasters.

It is said that it was set up to bring eternal prosperity.

The second theory is that it was installed to highlight the appearance of a new and great person.

There are two theories.

Finally, I would like to introduce you to a lunch option near Kinkuji that everyone has been waiting for.

Today I would like to introduce a place called "Hanamaki-ya".

When you think of Kyoto, you probably think of soba.

That's right.

Let me introduce you to Soba!

But this isn't just a neighborhood.

This restaurant not only serves Kyoto's famous herring soba, but also

Chirimen sansho, Sudachi soba, homemade mackerel sushi

Tempura, charcoal-grilled eel, duck nanban,

We have many popular products such as homemade cola and ginger ale.

Everything is made with soul.

The price is probably around 1000 yen to 2000 yen.

Very affordable.

Please come and try it.