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Kodai-ji Temple, Kyoto

Kodai-ji is a beautiful Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Sect, popular for its nighttime illumination in spring, summer and autumn, and project

Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art

Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art displays Japanese and European art, including a few paintings from Claude Monet's 'Water Lillies'

Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto

Shimogamo Jinja is one of Kyoto's oldest Shinto shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower (Nidec Kyoto Tower) is the city's tallest building (131 meters). It offers a 360° view of Kyoto from the Observation Deck (100 m

Toji Temple, Kyoto

Toji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji) is a Shingon Buddhist temple, a World Heritage Site and home to Japan's tallest wooden pagoda (57 meters).

Nishi Honganji, Kyoto

Nishi Honganji is a Buddhist Temple, head of the Honganji faction of the Jodo-Shin Sect. Officially known as Ryukokuzan Honganji,

Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Yasaka Jinja is one of Kyoto's most famous shrines, well-known for the Gion Matsuri (summer festival) taking place every year in July.

Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera (The Pure Water Temple - 清水寺) is a Buddhist temple founded in 780 AD, famous for its Main Hall and wooden stage

Kyoto International Manga Museum

The Kyoto International Manga Museum has 50.000 Manga Volumes on Display for visitors to read.

Shokoku-ji, Kyoto

Shokoku-ji is a Buddhist temple founded in 1382. It is the headquarters of the Shokokuji branch of the Zen Rinzai School.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) served as the Imperial Family's residence from 794 until 1868 when the capital moved to Tokyo.

Heian Shrine, Kyoto

The Heian Shrine (平安神宮) was built in 1895 to mark 1100 years since Kyoto became the capital of Japan.

Ginkakuji, Kyoto

Ginkakuji (Higashiyama Jisho-ji) also known as the Silver Pavillion, is a beautiful Zen Temple of the Rinzai School.

Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto

Nanzen-ji is a Zen Temple built by Emperor Kameyama in the 13th Century and the head temple of the Rinzaishu-Nanzenji sect.

Nijo Castle, Kyoto

Nijo Castle was the Kyoto Residence of the Shogun during the Tokugawa Era and served as the Imperial Palace after the Shogunate fell.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto

Kitano Tenmangu is a beautiful shrine in northwest Kyoto, in the Kamigyo Ward. It was established in 947 and...

Kinkakuji, Kyoto

Kinkakuji (金閣寺) is a Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect, located in northwest Kyoto, in the Kita Ward.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Bamboo Forest is one of Kyoto's most iconic attractions

Higashi Honganji, Kyoto

Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) is the head temple of the Otani Faction of the Jodo-Shin (True Pure Land) Sect of Buddhism.

Tofukuji, Kyoto

Tofukuji (東福寺) is a large Zen temple located in Kyoto's Hygashiyama ward.

Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto's most popular Shinto Shrine. With thousands of Torii gates and beautiful mountain trails, it attracts million