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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 (Golden Pavilion)
  3. Ryoanji (Ryōan-ji Temple)
  4. Kiyomizudera
  5. Fushimi Inari Shrine
  1. Sanjusangendo
  2. Ginkakuji
  3. Tenryu-ji Temple
  4. Kiyomizu Temple
  5. Heian Shrine
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Nijo Castle

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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 (Golden Pavilion)

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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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New Miyako Hotel User Rating 3 out of 5 stars
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Ryoanji (Ryōan-ji Temple)

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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

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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

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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

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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

Ginkakuji

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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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Kyoto Hotel Okura User Rating 3 out of 5 stars
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Tenryu-ji Temple

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Kiyomizu Temple

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Heian Shrine

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Quote: The Heian Shrine is a large orange structure that definitely cannot be missed! Not only is does the color attract a great deal of attention; the immense size does as well. Everything in this shrine seems to be… Read More

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