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Top 10 Things To Do in Kyoto

    #1 Nijo Castle
    4 of 5 stars

    Nijo Castle was the home of the Tokugawa shogunate in Kyoto. It was built in 1603 and for the area is very ornate and ostentatious. There are some interesting…Read More

    #2 Kinkaku-ji/Temple of The Golden Pavilion
    4 of 5 stars

    If you go to Kyoto and see only one attraction, make it the famous Golden Pavilion!The astounding beauty of Kinkaku-ji is impossible to comprehend through literary…Read More

    #3 Ryoanji (Ryōan-ji Temple)
    4 of 5 stars

    When the word "Zen" is used, a handful of typical images come to mind. Perhaps it is a simple image of a stone Buddha statue. Perhaps it is a peaceful Koi pond. Quite…Read More

    #4 Kiyomizudera
    4 of 5 stars

    Tucked neatly away in the mountains is another must-see in Kyoto. Kiyomizudera is another temple that has been made famous over the centuries through various Japanese…Read More

    #5 Fushimi Inari Shrine
    4 of 5 stars

    The Fushimi Inari Shrine can be found just two stops down from Kyoto Station on the JR Nara line. The temple is just a few minutes away from the station exit. This Shinto…Read More

    #6 Sanjusangendo
    4 of 5 stars

    "Breathless" - That's what every visitor will be when entering the main hall of Sanjusangendo Temple.Serving as a Buddhist temple, Sanjusangendo will inspire awe in each…Read More

    #7 Kyoto Imperial Palace and Grounds
    3 of 5 stars

    This palace was originally built for Emperor Kammu but was not completed until 1855. You won't get to see much of the palace on the tour itself, though, so you might be a…Read More

    #8 Ginkakuji
    3 of 5 stars

    The name Ginkaku-ji automatically links it to its more glamorous cousin Kinkaku-ji. On the surface, Ginkaku-ji fares poorly in this comparison. After all, Ginkaku-ji never…Read More

    #9 Tenryu-ji Temple
    3 of 5 stars

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    #10 Kiyomizu Temple
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    Attractions in Kyoto

    This austere Japanese city is as classic as Tokyo is futuristic. Most itineraries here focus on sites like the Golden Pavilion, though many of the cities 1,800 temples are “must-sees” in their own right. Finally, for a taste of Japan’s empire, don’t skip the Imperial Palace and Gardens.