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Unscheduled - Kyoto-Shi
In 1011 trips
Kinkakuji is probably Kyoto's most famous and certainly most photographed temple garden. The three-story Chinese Zen …
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1 Kinkakuji-cho
Kyoto-Shi, 26 603-8361
Japan
+81 75 461 0013
Kyoto-Shi, 26 603-8361
Japan
+81 75 461 0013
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The Golden Pavilion; lots of shopping and some dinig in the area.
In 509 trips
Ryoanji is the world's most famous Zen stone garden and dates from the fifteenth century. Fifteen rocks are arranged …
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13 Goryonoshita-cho Ryoanji
Kyoto-Shi, 26 616-8001
Japan
+81 75 463 2216
Kyoto-Shi, 26 616-8001
Japan
+81 75 463 2216
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Rock Garden; a Zen place to relax and become one with Mother Nature (fabricated).
In 64 trips
The museum was founded in 1915 and is located on the third floor of the Center. Kyoto's silk weaving was adapted fro …
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Horikawa Imadegawa Minami Iru
Kyoto-Shi, 26 602-8216
Japan
+81 75 451 9231
Kyoto-Shi, 26 602-8216
Japan
+81 75 451 9231
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THE Textile Center of Kyoto; also, love the kimono fashion shows!
In 284 trips
A distinctive Kyoto landmark built in 1964 and situated directly in front of Kyoto station, this 131-meter-high, sli …
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Karasuma-dori Shichijo sagaru
Kyoto-Shi, 26 600-8216
Japan
+81 75 361 3215
Kyoto-Shi, 26 600-8216
Japan
+81 75 361 3215
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Fantastic views of Kyoto (free with hotel stay) and a 100yen store, lots of shopping and fine dining.
In 356 trips
Sanjusangendo stands out among the temples of Kyoto as something clearly different. A rectangular hall filled with 1 …
In 1474 trips
Kiyomizudera which translates as the "Temple of Pure Water," is a popular temple with young people who come to pray …
In 611 trips
Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, was constructed as a retreat by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1489 after the destruct …
In 691 trips
Kyoto's most imposing shrine was built in 1884 to mark the 1,100th anniversary of the city. It is dedicated to the f …
In 1127 trips
Fascinating Nijo Castle, like the shoguns mausoleums at Nikko, is an ostentatious display of wealth and power in con …