[For Elementary School Students] Challenge! Kyoto Local Quiz

yuba (tofu skin)

Yuba is made by carefully lifting off the thin film that forms on the surface when soy milk is heated. It is soft with a delicate flavor and is used in a variety of dishes in Kyoto. Locally, you can enjoy Kyoto’s unique yuba dishes such as oboro tofu, yuba rolls, and yuba sushi.

Togetsu Bridge

Togetsukyo Bridge is a place that can be called the symbol of Arashiyama, and its name comes from the meaning “a beauty like the moon crossing.” The bridge offers different charms throughout the four seasons, making it beloved by many tourists and photographers.

Torii (Shinto shrine gate)

One of the most famous features found in abundance at Fushimi Inari Taisha is the torii gates. Known as the “Senbon Torii” (A Thousand Torii), rows of brilliant vermilion gates line the paths, creating a dreamlike atmosphere as you walk along the approach. This pathway of torii leaves a strong impression on visitors and is a landscape that can be called the very symbol of Fushimi Inari Taisha.

maiko (apprentice geisha)

A maiko is a young woman training in the arts in Kyoto’s geisha districts. They learn a variety of traditional performing arts, such as Japanese dance, musical instruments, and tea ceremony. The main difference between a maiko and a geiko lies in age and stage of training. A maiko is generally an apprentice under the age of 20, characterized by white makeup and a long trailing obi. After turning 20 and further refining her craft, she is called a geiko; her makeup and attire change, and she presents more mature performances to guests.

Amanohashidate

Amanohashidate, counted as one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, is located in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture. The sandbar that gave it its name stretches about 3.6 kilometers, and its beauty has long been cherished by many poets and artists. Resembling a bridge spanning from the heavens, its appearance is truly a work of art created by nature. Together with Matsushima and Miyajima, it is renowned as a spot that represents the natural beauty of Japan.