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Temples in Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji Temple

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The golden pavilion has considerably more bling than it's sister the silver pavilion. It is a photographer's dream reflected in th

Temples in Kyoto

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

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If you come from Kyoto station, take the Keihan line train and get off at the second stop Fushimi Inari, it's 15 minutes. The Fush

Temples in Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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It's a temple perched on the side of a mountain. It was first built in 798 but the buildings that are visited now have been recons

Castles in Kyoto

Nijo Castle

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The Nijo Castle was built in 1626 in kyoto and named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. The total area of the castle of 27

Temples in Kyoto

Ryoan-ji Temple

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Ryoan-ji Temple of the Peaceful Dragon is a Zen temple situated in the city of Kyoto, and was created by the school of the Rinzai

Temples in Kyoto

Ginkaku-ji Temple

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Ginkaku-ji or the silver pavilion is the twin of Kinkaku-ji or the golden pavilion. This pavilion simpler and less lavish but the

Temples in Kyoto

Tenryu-ji Temple

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The Tenryu-ji (Temple of the Heavenly Dragon) is located in the town of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of the city of Kyoto and was

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Palaces in Kyoto

Kyoto Imperial Palace

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One of the symbols of the city of Kyoto, the park is home to the imperial palace, which was the residence of the emperor in the 19

Train Stations in Kyoto

Kyoto Station

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Almost all travellers arrive in Kyoto by train, and when they do so, they step in this wonderful modern station, full of shops and

Historical Monuments in Kyoto

Mount Hiei

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This is a mountain sanctuary between the Kyoto and Shiga prefectures, in which the famous Enryakuji is located. It's actually not

Temples in Kyoto

Sanjusangen-do Temple

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Sanjusangendo (三十三間堂) in Kyoto is a temple dating from the twelfth century and is quite famous for having 1,0001 images of the

Temples in Kyoto

Ninna-ji Temple

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The Ninna-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon school located in the northwest of the city of Kyoto, about 20minutes walk from

Churches in Kyoto

Yasaka Shrine

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The Yasaka shrine or chapel, formerly called "Gion Shrine" is a Shinto shrine located in the traditional district of Gion. It was

Temples in Kyoto

Chion-In Temple

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Temples in Kyoto

Yasaka Koshin-do Temple

The most striking thing about this small temple are the colourful pendants, kukurizaru, images depicting monkeys with colourful bo

Temples in Kyoto

Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

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This is the most important temple on the sacred Mount Hiei zan, founded 1300 years ago by the Tendai Buddhist monks. In fact, it's

Temples in Kyoto

Daitoku-ji Temple

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The Daitoku-ji is a large complex, which includes more than twenty small temples (although not all of them are open to visitors).

Temples in Kyoto

Yasaka Shrine

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Activities in Kyoto

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Night Walk in Gion: Kyoto's Geisha District

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$10.25

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Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience

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$18.61

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Kyoto 5-Hour Walking Tour

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$18.44

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Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour: Temples, Shrines & Gardens

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$50.79

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Kyoto and Nara: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

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$128.94

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