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Culture in Kyoto

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Saiho-ji Temple

Saiho-ji Temple

The Saihoji Temple was founded during the Nara period, about 1300 years ago, by the priest Gyōki at the request of the Empero...

Kyoto
Kamigamo Shrine

Kamigamo Shrine

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

Kyoto
Maruyama Park

Maruyama Park

Maruyama Park is the oldest public park in Kyoto and a popular springtime cherry blossom viewing spot. It opened in 1886 and ...

Kyoto
Kinkakuji Temple

Kinkakuji Temple

Well known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a three-story Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-...

Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari, officially known as Fushimi Inari Taisha, is a beautiful Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto, famous for its thous...

Kyoto