#26 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "The streets of Gion are some of the last remaining large areas of traditional architecture in this city. Much of Kyoto's old houses have long been pulled down to be replaced by ugly concrete office buildings and…"
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#28 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- " Arashiyama is a small town on the Oi River. Its moon-crossing bridge, Togetsu-kyo, is a beautiful, much-beloved wooden structure. Arishiyama also has Tenryu-ji temple, one of the 14 World Heritage Sites in…"
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#29 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "Based on the story of the Tale of Genji - The day of the Rokujyo-in.
The life of the rich nobles in the…"
- "I was tipped off that a better private museum in Kyoto is more interesting by a Japanese roomate in…"
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#30 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "We visit Ieasu's famous Nijo Castle which was built with intentionally creaking floors to warn of an impending enemy attack. The Sanjusangendo Temple is famous for its wooden goddess with 1000 arms. We see the…"
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#31 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "Notable contemporary Japanese architects like Arata Isozaki, Tadao Ando, Fumihiko Maki, Hiroshi Hara and Shin Takamatsu all have designed buildings in Kyoto, with quite a few in the trendy Kitayama area of north…"
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#32 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "This unusual outdoor plaza is an urban "garden" depicting reproductions of some notable artworks. Why would anyone want to see ceramic recreations of Michaelangelo's "Last Judgment" or DaVinci's "Last Supper" in…"
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#33 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "Held on the 22nd of October every year, The Jidai Matsuri Festival, or The Festival of Ages is one of the three big festivals in Kyoto and a big tourist attraction in the city.
The highlight is a procession of…"
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#34 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "It's hard to give locations in Japan, since many streets are not named. It's a 10-minute walk to Shosei-en Garden from JR Kyoto station. Leave the station and walk up Karasuma-dori, past Kyoto Tower. Stop at…"
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#35 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "This four-story modern rectangle mass ("Kindai Bijutsukan") was designed by the noted Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki in 1986. The design is appropriate for an institution that houses 20th Century paintings and…"
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#36 most popular of 307 things to do in Kyoto
- "This huge transportation gateway to Kyoto was designed by Tokyo architect Hiroshi Hara, the winning entrant during an international design competition in 1990. Opened in 1997, the modern steel and glass station…"
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Types of Kyoto Attractions
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