Culture
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Kyoto
Sacred shrines, Zen gardens, bamboo groves and geisha
Top Attractions in Kyoto
Culture
Kinkakuji Temple
Activities
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Culture
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Around Kyoto
Kyoto Top 10
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![Getting to Know: Fushimi Inari Taisha]( "Getting to Know: Fushimi Inari Taisha")
1Getting to Know: Fushimi Inari Taisha
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![History of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple]( "History of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple")
2History of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple
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![Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama]( "Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama")
3Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama
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![Kyoto in Video]( "Kyoto in Video")
4Kyoto in Video
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![Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market]( "Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market")
5Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market
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![Platform of Kiyomizu-dera Temple]( "Platform of Kiyomizu-dera Temple")
6Platform of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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![Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer]( "Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer")
7Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer
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![Mo-an in Kyoto]( "Mo-an in Kyoto")
8Mo-an in Kyoto
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![The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama]( "The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama")
9The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
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![Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites]( "Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites")
10Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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1Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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![Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto]( "Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto")
2Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto
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![Kyoto in Video]( "Kyoto in Video")
3Kyoto in Video
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![The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama]( "The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama")
4The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
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5Japanese Garden Photography Class
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![The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji]( "The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji")
6The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji
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![Firefly Viewing in Uji]( "Firefly Viewing in Uji")
7Firefly Viewing in Uji
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![Nagoya to Kyoto by Train]( "Nagoya to Kyoto by Train")
8Nagoya to Kyoto by Train
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9Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall
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10Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market
Shopping
Upcoming Kyoto Events
Culture
Firefly Viewing in Uji
From late May to mid-June, Uji City Botanical Park near Kyoto plays host to fireflies, delighting young and old alike. A short..
Tanabata at Kodai-ji
Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..
Culture
The 5th Tatsushige no Kai - Dojoji
The Kongo school of Noh will be staging a one-off performance of the play Dojoji by actor Tatsushige Udaka at the Kongo Noh Theatre..
Tours and experiences
Where to eat in Kyoto
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Sarasa Nishijin
Shinobu IshikawaAn 80-year-old bathhouse is transformed into a cafe, whilst retaining its features reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award..
Food
Taste the Famous Issen Yoshoku
Irma SyahriarKyoto is famous for a lot of things. But when it comes to food, Issen Yoshoku is one recommended dish that you should not miss.
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Aoi Soba Place at Kyoto Station
Bonson LamAoi Restaurant showcases the Yuba soba, a popular choice with the locals. Yuba is tofu skin and looks a bit like wrinkled paper...
Places to stay in Kyoto
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Ine Boathouse Ryokan
Bonson LamAt Ine there are surprises and delights in every season. in January the mountains are blanketed by snow, but you are rewarded by..
Accommodation
Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya at Nijo
Bonson LamMore like a chic home stay from an interior decoration magazine, this guesthouse is both elegant and comfortable.
Accommodation
Kyoto Hana Hostel
Bonson LamAll the comforts and warmth of home and discover new friends from Japan and around the world
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Activities
Japanese Garden Photography Class
Bonson LamThe variety of its landscapes make Tenju-an a photographers delight, challenging your camera techniques and angles.
Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Celine OngKyoto, Japan’s cultural capital, is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Shrines and Temples. To make the most out of your itinera..
Food
% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto
Tom RoseveareEnjoy specialty coffee at Arabica Kyoto – a stylish, artisanal third-wave coffee shop found in Kyoto's downtown Higashiyam..