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Ginkaku ji
Photograph the Silver Pavilion reflected in water, admire the Ginshadan sand garden and Kōgetsudai Moon Viewing Platform, walk up to the Kyoto city scenic viewpoint, and explore the Tōgū-dō (National Treasure).
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A 400-meter bamboo-lined pathway accompanied by the sound of wind through bamboo, officially recognized as one of Japan’s 100 Soundscapes to Preserve.
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Ryoanji Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple renowned for its enigmatic 15-stone rock garden framed by a historic wabi-sabi clay wall.
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Toji Temple
The only surviving state temple of ancient Heian-kyo, featuring a 55-meter five-story pagoda engineered to withstand earthquakes using traditional wisdom.
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Ninnaji Temple
An imperial temple where a palace, Zen rock gardens, and Kyoto’s latest-blooming cherry blossoms coexist within a single UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Daigo ji Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage temple complex featuring Kyoto’s oldest surviving wooden pagoda, imperial gardens, and a sacred mountain pilgrimage route.
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Arashiyama
A serene riverside district famous for the Sagano Bamboo Grove, historic temples, scenic bridges, and ever-changing seasonal beauty.
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Tofuku ji Temple
A legendary Zen temple combining monumental history, profound Zen philosophy, and one of Kyoto’s most breathtaking autumn landscapes.
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Kyoto Tower
The tallest landmark in Kyoto featuring a 360-degree observation deck, shopping, dining, a public bathhouse, and a hotel—steps from Kyoto Station.
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Yasaka Shrine
A 24-hour shrine featuring the lantern-filled Buden Hall, the powerful deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, and the iconic red Nishi-ro-mon Gate—one of Kyoto’s most photographed landmarks.
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Kyoto Station
A city within a city featuring a 60-meter glass atrium, illuminated grand staircase, rooftop observation decks, and one of Japan’s most important rail hubs.
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Nijo Castle
Nijō Castle is a symbol of Tokugawa Shogunate’s power and the beginning of the Meiji era, featuring Ninomaru Palace, elegant gardens, and the intricately decorated Karamon Gate.
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Nishi Hongan ji
Witness awe-inspiring wooden halls, intricately carved Karamon Gate, rare Hiunkaku Pavilion, Kosho Hall paintings, and a legendary giant ginkgo tree that survived historic fires.
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Kinkaku ji
A three-story golden pavilion blending three architectural eras, perfectly reflected on a serene mirror pond within a classic Zen garden.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Japan’s head Inari shrine featuring an estimated 10,000 vermilion torii gates forming sacred tunnels up Mount Inari.
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Kiyomizu dera Temple
A cliffside World Heritage temple showcasing Japan’s finest nail-less wooden architecture, sacred Otowa waters, and panoramic views over historic Kyoto.
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Tenryu ji Temple
Kyoto’s premier Zen temple featuring an original 14th-century garden with borrowed mountain scenery, a dramatic cloud dragon ceiling painting, Michelin-recognized Zen vegetarian cuisine, and direct access to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
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Nonomiya Jinja
An ancient imperial purification shrine distinguished by Japan’s oldest black torii gate, a traditional brushwood fence, and deep literary connections to The Tale of Genji.
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Togetsukyo Bridge
A 155-meter-long bridge where moonlight, mountains, and river scenery create the defining image of Arashiyama in every season.
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Gion District
A historic hanamachi where Geiko and Maiko still work today, surrounded by traditional Machiya townhouses and centuries-old teahouses.
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Kosho ji Temple Shimogyo
A majestic wooden temple over 800 years old, peaceful, uncrowded, and free to visit—just steps from Kyoto Station.
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Shokoku ji Temple
The headquarters of Rinzai Zen in Kyoto, birthplace of Japanese ink painting, and the spiritual origin of Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji.
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