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Top 10 Things To Do in Kyoto

This austere Japanese city is as classic as Tokyo is futuristic. Most itineraries here focus on sites like the Golden Pavilion, though... Read More This austere Japanese city is as classic as Tokyo is futuristic. Most itineraries here focus on sites like the Golden Pavilion, though many of the cities 1,800 temples are “must-sees” in their own right. Finally, for a taste of Japan’s empire, don’t skip the Imperial Palace and Gardens. Close
  1. Nijo Castle
  2. Kinkaku-ji/Temple of The Golden Pavilion
  3. Ryoanji (Ryōan-ji Temple)
  4. Kiyomizudera
  5. Fushimi Inari Shrine
  1. Sanjusangendo
  2. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Grounds
  3. Ginkakuji
  4. Tenryu-ji Temple
  5. Kiyomizu Temple
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Nijo Castle

Quote: Nijo Castle was the home of the Tokugawa shogunate in Kyoto. It was built in 1603 and for the area is very ornate and ostentatious. There are some interesting architectural aspects to the buildings, including the… Read More

Kinkaku-ji/Temple of The Golden Pavilion

Quote: If you go to Kyoto and see only one attraction, make it the famous Golden Pavilion!The astounding beauty of Kinkaku-ji is impossible to comprehend through literary description or even photograph. When gazing… Read More

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Ryoanji (Ryōan-ji Temple)

Quote: When the word "Zen" is used, a handful of typical images come to mind. Perhaps it is a simple image of a stone Buddha statue. Perhaps it is a peaceful Koi pond. Quite often, it is a rock garden.Ryoanji-Mai… Read More

Kiyomizudera

Quote: Tucked neatly away in the mountains is another must-see in Kyoto. Kiyomizudera is another temple that has been made famous over the centuries through various Japanese artists in a variety of media. Meaning… Read More

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Quote: The Fushimi Inari Shrine can be found just two stops down from Kyoto Station on the JR Nara line. The temple is just a few minutes away from the station exit. This Shinto shrine is dedicated to Inari, the female… Read More

Sanjusangendo

Quote: "Breathless" - That's what every visitor will be when entering the main hall of Sanjusangendo Temple.Serving as a Buddhist temple, Sanjusangendo will inspire awe in each person that enters. A simple rock path… Read More

Kyoto Imperial Palace and Grounds

Quote: This palace was originally built for Emperor Kammu but was not completed until 1855. You won't get to see much of the palace on the tour itself, though, so you might be a little disappointed by your overall… Read More

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Ginkakuji

Quote: The name Ginkaku-ji automatically links it to its more glamorous cousin Kinkaku-ji. On the surface, Ginkaku-ji fares poorly in this comparison. After all, Ginkaku-ji never received a layer of silver as had been… Read More

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Tenryu-ji Temple

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Kiyomizu Temple

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