In 1470 trips
Kiyomizudera which translates as the "Temple of Pure Water," is a popular temple with young people who come to pray …
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09/04/2006 to 09/28/2006
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Unscheduled - Kyoto-Shi
In 1124 trips
Fascinating Nijo Castle, like the shoguns mausoleums at Nikko, is an ostentatious display of wealth and power in con …
In 1007 trips
Kinkakuji is probably Kyoto's most famous and certainly most photographed temple garden. The three-story Chinese Zen …
In 373 trips
Established in 876 AD as a temple, it is located adjacent to the Ozawa pond. In the 1600s, Emperor Saga's imperial d …
In 777 trips
Ideal for picnics, walking or jogging the Imperial Palace Park located right in the heart of the city contains the b …
In 689 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 610 trips
Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, was constructed as a retreat by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1489 after the destruct …
In 508 trips
Ryoanji is the world's most famous Zen stone garden and dates from the fifteenth century. Fifteen rocks are arranged …
In 283 trips
A distinctive Kyoto landmark built in 1964 and situated directly in front of Kyoto station, this 131-meter-high, sli …
In 13 trips
This most beautiful hillside temple is an eclectic mix of both Buddhist and Shinto elements and can easily be fitted …
In 67 trips
Situated a little way out of the city, this delightful Tendai temple was founded in 784 by Saicho (who also establis …