A PRECIOUS DAY IN KYOTO, OKAZAKI SHRINE & SAAMI RYOUTEI RESTAURANT
Okazaki Shrine is one of the shrines which emperor Kammu ordered to build
and it is called “Higashi(=East) Tenno” as it is located in the east part of Kyoto.
The deities have long been worshiped as gods of conception and smooth childbirth
Saami was built by Oda Yorinaga, a nephew of Oda Nobunaga.
It became a ryoutei (restaurant) in the 2nd year of Kaei period and has been patronized by many authors, artists and celebrities.
Saami has a lot of “must-see” places such as the garden which shows different colors from season to
and the historic “cha-shitsu (=a room for tea ceremony)”.
The wedding ceremony at Okazaki Shrine that has both historical and cultural charms
and the wedding reception in Higashiyama which has real Kyoto atmosphere are the best combination for “a beautiful and precious day in Kyoto”.
We will hold a wedding fair at Saami ryoutei restaurant on Sunday, February 2.
You can see a lot of attractive presentation of traditional Japanese wedding including the room and table coordination ideas,
experience some entertainment and tasting of super delicious meals for the wedding reception.
For the details, please contact to LST Wedding Kyoto and Tokyo.
A PRECIOUS DAY IN KYOTO, YOSHIDA SHRINE & YOSHIDA SANSO
In the 1st year of Jogan period (AD859), Yoshida Shrine was founded as the guardian deity of ancient Kyoto “Heian” by Fujiwara no Yamakage.
Yoshida shrine is located at the foot of Mt.Yoshida which has another name “Kagura-oka (=the hill at where the gods are gathering)”.
Yoshida Sanso was originally built as a second house of prince Higashi-Fushimi, a great uncle of present emperor.
It is made of Japanese cypress wood and you can find “Uragiku” emblem on each roof tile.
The building is a mixture of Japanese and foreign culture, and registered as a tangible cultural property.
Mt.Yoshida is a great place where you can discover the beauty of nature from season to season, and Yoshida Shrine and Yoshida Sanso are the perfect combination for “a beautiful and precious day in Kyoto”.
A PRECIOUS DAY IN KYOTO, KAMIGAMO SHRINE & KYORYORI SAKURAI
The enshrined deity of Kamigamo Shrine is “Kamowake Ikazuchi-no-Okami”, who is worshiped as a god for warding off evil.
It is a historical shrine which is registered as the World Heritage Site.
“Kyoryori Sakurai” is located by the Myoujin-river which is flowing from the precincts of Kamigamo Shrine.
Sakurai is popular for its cozy and warm atmosphere that makes the guests feel like as if they are invited to the friend’s house.
The well cared garden and the pond with carps can entertain from the little children to the seniors.
Kamigamo Shrine and Kyoryori Sakurai are the ideal places for “a beautiful and precious day in Kyoto”
where you can admire the scenery of Kamigamo area.
A PRECIOUS DAY IN KYOTO, YASAKA SHRINE & SAAMI RYOUTEI RESTAURANT
Yasaka Shrine is located in the center of Kyoto and famous for Gion Matsuri.
It is the shrine of the guardian god of surrounding Shijo area and many people visit for worship.
Ryoutei Saami is on the hight of Maruyama Park to where you can walk up through the park from Yasaka Shrine.
It is famous for the panoramic view of Kyoto with the seasonable charms and superb Kyoto cuisines.
I personally love the Okami-san (madam) who has the great and warm personality.
Both sites are located in the real center of Kyoto with good accessibility,
Yet you can find the traditional Kyoto taste which makes them very popular venues for “the beautiful and precious day”.
A PRECIOUS DAY IN KYOTO, SHIMOGAMO SHRINE & TAKESHIGERO
Shimogamo Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and is registered as a World Heritage Site.
It has been long worshipped as the god of matchmaking and parenting.
On the shrine’s premises is a beautiful forest called “Tadasu-no-mori” where you can have your wedding photos taken on your wonderful day.
Takeshigero is the restaurant founded back in the ear of the 8th Shogun,TOKUGAWA Yoshimune in Edo period.
It boasts about 300years of history as a river fish specialty restaurant.
While preserving the tradition and trying to exist unchanged for the couples who had or will have their wedding reception there,
Takeshigero is also showcasing the charms of Kyoto to the world.
“The message from the head chef”
The head chef of Takeshigero talks about the hospitality or “omotenashi” of Takeshigero.
You will find him a person with warm personality.
Please feel free to contact to LST Wedding Kyoto or Tokyo for more details.
A PRECIOUS DAY IN KYOTO, CHION-IN TEMPLE & SAAMI RYOUTEI RESTAURANT
CHION-IN Temple is the head temple of the Jodo Shu.
It has been attracting many people as a home for the Buddhism prayer “Nenbutsu”.
At the Buddhist Wedding, you may naturally feel gratitude for the destiny that two of you met each other and find the ties with your parents and ancestors.
“Saami Ryotei Restaurant” is located in Maruyama Park and it’s in the walking distance from Chion-in temple.
The building is full of quaint atmosphere and their “kaiseki” course prepared with seasonal ingredients has been so popular.
Above is popular coordination for “a beautiful and wonderful day in Kyoto”
“A message from Chion-in Temple”
Mr.Tanaka, a buddhist monk who is in charge of the memorial service, explains the history of the temple as well as the details of the wedding ceremony.
