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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Nanzenji Temple
- Kyoto
- Nanzenji is the most prestigious of all the Zen Buddhism temples in Japan. The Lake Biwa Canal Waterway Route, which passes through the v...
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Nanzenji Temple
- Kyoto
- Nanzenji is the most prestigious of all the Zen Buddhism temples in Japan. The Lake Biwa Canal Waterway Route, which passes through the v...
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Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka (Slopes at Kiyomizu-dera)
- Kyoto
- The gently sloping lanes with stone pavement are lined with many traditional souvenir shops and serve as the main tourist street of Higas...
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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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Kifune Shrine
- Kyoto
- Kifune is an old shrine that worships a dragon god who controls water. It has had a long history of believers from the ancient times. The...
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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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Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Kyoto
- Very popular with tourists from overseas! Thousands of torii gates, the symbolic archway to Shinto shrines, have been line the entrance ...
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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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Amanohashidate
- Kyoto
- Amanohashidate is one of the three famous scenic spots in Japan, the other two being Miyagi's Matsushima, and Hiroshima's Miyajima. The...