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One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga...
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One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The structure was completely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name Golden Pavilion.
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This most-visited temple in Kyoto was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. It's beautiful hillside location offers...
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This most-visited temple in Kyoto was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. It's beautiful hillside location offers spectacular views of the city and valley below.
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Sanjusangendo con... one of the greatest examples of religious art in the world. It was once part of a large Buddhist complex known as the Rengeoin ["Lotus King Temple...
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This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some...
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This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese architecture and landscape design.
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Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Parks
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Arashiyama is a small town on the Oi River. Its moon-crossing bridge, Togetsu-kyo, is a beautiful, much-beloved wooden...
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Arashiyama is a small town on the Oi River. Its moon-crossing bridge, Togetsu-kyo, is a beautiful, much-beloved wooden structure. Arishiyama also has Tenryu-ji temple, one of the 14 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.
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Built in 1482 by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, this Zen temple was supposed to have been finished in a coat of silver....
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Built in 1482 by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, this Zen temple was supposed to have been finished in a coat of silver. Although this step never occurred, the temple is still known by the name Silver Pavilion.
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This world heritage site was the home of Tokugawa leyasu, one of the most powerful men in Japan. The castle was built as a...
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This world heritage site was the home of Tokugawa leyasu, one of the most powerful men in Japan. The castle was built as a residence and not for defense purposes. However, to protect the shogun from enemies, special creaky floorboards were installed to warn of anyone approaching.
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Category: Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private...
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The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a glimpse of a geisha in full dress including white makeup.
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This Zen Buddhist temple was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death. The beautiful grounds...
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This Zen Buddhist temple was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death. The beautiful grounds include several buildings, hiking trails and a classic Zen garden.
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"A wonderful tranquil place once you climb high enough to escape the crowds with one sublime view after another - a photographer's paradise.
Lots of places to stop for refreshment too"
"So, I crammed a lot into a few short days and this shrine really stood out. I saw the Torii at other shrines (Heian has one huge one down the road in front), but to see so many all together was awe-inspiring. I did not hike the whole mountain - seeing the line of them and then the two small corrid..."ors of them was plenty for me. I went in the evening around 6 PM and it was nearly empty, although still light out. I read later that it is lit at night and wish I had stuck around to see it as I saw another Shinto shrine at night and it was a totally different experience.
I admit that after cramming everything in to a few short days, by the last day I felt like I'd seen enough temples and shrines to last a life time, but Fushimi Inari was my favorite of the shrines.
Fushimi Inari is free and well worth seeing. I'd like to go back to complete the full hike sometime.
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"Beautiful gardens, temples and some great opportunities for super photos!
A Disadvantage is that it seems that the rest of Japan found the Pavilion at the same time we did! "
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