Kyoto Temples

Ancient temples and geisha-district streets in Kyoto, Japan.

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• Kiyomizu-dera — Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
• Nishiki Market — 400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
• Yasaka Shrine — This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
• Nijō Castle — Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
• Ginkaku-ji — This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
• Ninenzaka — Charming pedestrian thoroughfare known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.
• Shimogamo Shrine — Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
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• To-ji Temple — Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
• Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art — Sprawling museum established in 1933 featuring paintings & sculptures by local artists.
• Sannenzaka — Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
• Heian-jingū Shrine — Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
• Nanzen-ji — Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
• Kitano Tenman-gu — Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
• Sanjūsangendō Temple/1001 Statues — This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.
• Kyoto Aquarium — This modern aquarium with 9 zones features a giant salamander, penguins & seals, plus a dolphin program.
• Daimaru Kyoto — A highly-rated real-world spot (4★, 12060 reviews) worth spinning for.
• Eikandō Zenrinji — Major Buddhist temple with ancient art, such as a famed statue of Buddha looking over his shoulder.
• Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda) — Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top.

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