Kyoto
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During the interim period of the relocation of the capital from Heiankyo in 794 to Tokyo in 1869, Kyoto was the capital. There are a lot of historical temples and shrines standing in this old city. There are also a lot of must-see spots like Kiyomizu temple, Kinkaku temple, ginkaku temple and Touji temple. You can enjoy beautiful seasonal nature like autumn colors and cherry blossoms in a suburb of Sagano and Arashiyama. This is the place you can truly feel Japan.
Popular Spots for Kyoto (ranked by monthly views)
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Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Kyoto
- These bamboo forest paths are frequently used as a filming location for various movies and TV dramas. During the traditional early winter...
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Bishamondo with red leaves of autumn
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- Monzeki Temple of the Tendai sect founded in 703. In the autumn, the scenery of the stone steps turns into burning red with fallen maple...
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Anrakuji Temple
- Kyoto
- Juren and Anrakuji Temple was opened by Shishigatani Soan, the disciple of Honen. The temple is also known as “Suzumushi Temple” due to i...
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Togetsukyo Bridge
- Kyoto
- Often used in movies and TV dramas, the Togetsukyo Bridge is the symbol of Arashiyama, Kyoto. Every December it is lit up in an event cal...
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Eikando Zenrinji Temple
- Kyoto
- Eikando has been famous for its fall foliage since ancient times, and from mid- to late-November the temple is surrounded by fiery red tr...
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Tenjuan
- Kyoto
- The temple became the topic of conversation after it was introduced in a railway company's TV commercial. It is popular at night during ...
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Kimono Forest, Arashiyama
- Kyoto
- 2-meter high poles exhibit artwork decorated with the Kyoyuzen pattern. The 600 modern Japanese artwork pieces are lit up after sunset. T...
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Kiyomizu Temple
- Kyoto
- The height of the ”Kiyomizu Stage” is equivalent to that of a 4-story building, and the view of the city from Kiyomizu Stage is very popu...
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Genkoan Temple
- Kyoto
- The temple has one of the most beautiful gardens in Kyoto, and Zen religious symbols are everywhere. There are two interesting windows in...
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Jikishian Temple
- Kyoto
- This thatched-roof temple, which stands quietly in the middle of a bamboo forest, was started by a student of Rinzai Zen in 1646. Many vi...