[Kyoto Prefecture Local Quiz] Introducing recommended questions for seniors!

12m

The idiom “to jump off the Kiyomizu stage” metaphorically expresses making a bold, momentous decision. In reality, however, the Kiyomizu-dera temple’s stage is about 12 meters high—roughly equivalent to the fourth floor of a building.

elegant

Hannari is a word used mainly in Kyoto and the Kansai region that describes an elegant and graceful demeanor. There are several theories about its origin, but the most widely accepted is that it comes from “hana nari” or “hana ari” (related to ‘flower’).

Momiji Yamamura

Momiji Yamamura is an actress who is active mainly in two-hour suspense dramas. She also appears on variety and information programs, earning support from a wide range of audiences.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

When Toyotomi Hideyoshi died in 1598, his wife, Nene, established Kodaiji Temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto. Kodaiji was originally founded by Nene to commemorate Hideyoshi.

Pontocho

Pontocho is one of Kyoto’s representative geisha districts, located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. Along the narrow alley between the Kamo River and Kiyamachi Street, shops line the street, including establishments serving Kyoto cuisine and ones housed in renovated traditional Kyoto townhouses.