Kuramadera Temple is known as the place where Ushiwakamaru trained and is the most powerful spot in Kyoto.
Bishamonten, one of the main deities of the shrine, appeared on Kurama Mountain in the "tiger month, tiger day, tiger hour" and is believed to be a messenger of Bishamonten, hence the guardian tiger, A-Un, is placed in front of the main hall of the shrine. The "Hatsu-tora Grand Festival" is usually held on the day of the first tiger of each year. In January of the New Year, the "Aun no tora" is presented to ward off evil, and in the New Year of the tiger year, the "Gyuou houin" is presented to protect the temple for the next 12 years until the next tiger year.

［Ryosokuin Temple is the pagoda temple of Kenninji Temple, where the flowers in early summer are beautiful.
Bishamondō Hall is flanked by guardian tigers, and the incense burner and lanterns are decorated with tigers in relief, making it a popular place for people born in the year of the tiger or those with a connection to tigers to visit. From New Year's Day, the main hall and the shoin (drawing room) of the temple, which are usually closed to the public, are open to the public. The 32 sliding door paintings of the Hojo, by Sesshu Tenkyou, a famous painter, can be viewed.

Matsuo Taisha Shrine was founded in 701 and boasts a history of more than 1,300 years.
The famous New Year's large ema (votive picture) in the hall of worship is one of the most popular items at Hatsumode. It is an enlarged version of the Chinese zodiac ema, which is given to visitors on New Year's Day, and many visitors take pictures of it for their New Year's greeting cards. Cute omikuji (fortune cards) in the shape of a white tiger, which has protected the western part of Kyoto since the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo, are also popular. There is also a vermilion seal book with a white tiger on it, which is sure to make your heart smile.

Bishamondō" has a long history as a monastery of the Tendai sect of Buddhism.
Bishamonten, the principal deity, is one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, who protects people from evil spirits and the devil's gate, and the temple is open on Tora-no-hi (the day of the tiger). The Hatsu-tora Grand Festival is held on the three days including the Hatsu-tora day, and goma prayers and a three-place Buddhist rite are offered, as well as lucky bamboo branches to ward off evil.

Gyoki built this temple in 713. It is also known as the temple of "Jusan mairi" (13 mairi) [Horin-ji Temple].
The main deity, Kokuzo Bosatsu, is a Buddha of wisdom and good fortune, and since he is also the guardian deity of the Year of the Ox and the Year of the Tiger, stone statues of an ox and a tiger are enshrined in front of the main hall. The stone statues of an ox and a tiger are enshrined in front of the main hall. They are worshipped as gods of wisdom and protection for the years of the Ox and Tiger.