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Nijojo Castle
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Jisho-ji Temple (Ginkaku-ji Temple)
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Rokuon-ji Temple (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Byodoin
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Eikando Zenrin-ji
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To-ji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji Temple)
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Kodai-ji Zen Temple
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Kifune-jinja Shrine
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Top 42 Autumn Color Spot in Kyoto
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What is Kyoto?
Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.
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- Around Gion
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- Around Kiyomizu-Dera Temple
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- Around Okazaki
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- Around Ginkaku-Ji Temple
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- Ichijo-ji Temple / Shugakuin
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- Around Fushimi Inari
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- Around Kyoto Station
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- City Center
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- Around Kyoto Imperial Palace
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- Around Nishijin
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- Around Kamigamo
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- Around Kinkaku-Ji Temple
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- Uzumasa / Hanazono
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- Arashiyama / Sagano / Takao
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- Around Mt. Hiei
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- Ohara / Kurama / Kifune
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- Katsura / Nishiyama
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- Yamashina / Daigo
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- Around Fushimi
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- Around Uji
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- Joyo / Yawata
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- Kyotanabe / Kizugawa
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- Kameoka / Nantan
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Travel Plans
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- Kyoto walk—Climb “the hill” to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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- Many shops line the steep, cobbled streets. Just walking around the town of Kyoto is pleasant and here the townscape is picturesque. This is a half-day plan to enjoy the walk from Gion, with its particular Kyoto charm to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Go up “the hill” that is a famous sightseeing spot to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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- A plan to enjoy the serene nature at Kibune outside Kyoto
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- The best power spots in Kyoto are in the Kurama and Kibune areas in Kyoto’s northern outskirts. We introduce a plan making use of bus, train and on foot while taking in vital energy “qi” (ki in Japanese) from Kifune-jinja Shrine, where people of faith have gathered since before the Heian period to worship the God of Water, to Kurama Temple, which is also related Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Feel refreshed by the clear water and taking a deep breath of the clear air.
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- Go temple hopping through Kyoto’s world heritage sites
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- It’s no secret that Kyoto has its fair share of Japanese tourist spots, including an impressive collection of World Heritage sites. This itinerary will guide you through three World Heritage sites including Kitayama: Kinkakuji Temple which is popular with overseas visitors, Ninnaji Temple which is stunning during cherry blossom season, and the world famous Ryoanji Temple home to a mysterious but stunning rock garden. What are you waiting for? It’s time to go temple hunting in Kyoto.
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Climate
What to Wear
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Getting Around
One of the most frequently traveled train routes across the country, Tokyo to Kyoto is just over two hours direct on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen. For those who haven't splurged on the JR Pass, overnight buses offer an affordable alternative: A return ticket on the Willer Express will set you back around 4,000 to 6,000 yen.
