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Culture in Kyoto

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Sanzen-in Temple

Sanzen-in Temple

Sanzen-in is a Tendai school monzeki temple in Ōhara, Kyoto, Japan. The Heian period triad of Amida Nyorai flanked by attenda...

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Ninna-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple was founded in 888 and is a Buddhist temple in northeast Kyoto that is closely associated with the imperial f...

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Ryoan-ji Temple

Ryoan-ji Temple

Ryoanji Temple is home to Japan’s most famous Zen stone garden and one of Kyoto’s most iconic scenes. Believed to be built ba...

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Toji Temple

Toji Temple

The Toji Temple is one of the original three Buddhist temples that were built in Kyoto at the beginning of the Heian period. ...

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Nishi Hongan-ji

Nishi Hongan-ji

Nishi Hongan-ji is a large Buddhist temple west of Kyoto train station. Together with Higashi Hongan-ji, together with Nishi ...

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Shimogamo Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine

The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of th...

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Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

The Yasaka Cry, located in the Gion district in Kyoto, is often referred to as the Gion Shrine. The shrine is one of the most...

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Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle is one of the most accessible UNESCO spots in Kyoto, being just a short walk from Nijojo-mae Station. The former ...

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Gioji Temple

Gioji Temple

Gioji Temple (祇王寺) is a secluded Buddhist temple known for its picturesque moss garden.

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Kifune Shrine

Kifune Shrine

Kifune Shrine, nestled in the picturesque mountain town of Kibune, is said to be over 1,300 years old and is dedicated to the...

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