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Culture in Kyoto

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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Located in the heart of the city, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a natural oasis perfect for escaping the busyness of urban l...

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Taizoin Temple

Taizoin Temple

Taizō-in is the oldest sub-temple of the Myōshin-ji Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple, situated in the northwest of Kyoto, Japan. It...

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Myoshinji Temple

Myoshinji Temple

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. In 811 Kūkai is said to have founded a temple, then Honen...

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Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. In 811 Kūkai is said to have founded a temple, then Honen...

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Shinnyodo Temple

Shinnyodo Temple

Shinshōgokuraku-ji or Shinnyo-dō is a Buddhist Tendai temple in Kyoto. It was established in 984 AD by Kaisan Shonin. In its ...

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Kenninji

Kenninji

Kennin-ji is a historic Zen Buddhist temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, near Gion, at the end of Hanami Lane. It is conside...

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Yoshiminedera

Yoshiminedera

Yoshimine-dera is a temple of the Tendai school of Buddhism in the western ward of Nishikyō-ku, in Kyoto. It is built on the ...

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Shūgakuin Imperial Villa

Shūgakuin Imperial Villa

Shugakuin Imperial Villa, located on the northeastern outskirts of Kyoto City, is a stunning complex of traditionally designe...

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Nanzenji Temple

Nanzenji Temple

Nanzenji (南禅寺), established in 1291 was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death.

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Tofukuji Temple

Tofukuji Temple

Tofukuji temple (東福寺), particularly known for its autumn leaves, was founded in 1236 and is the head temple of the Tofukuj...

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