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Kyoto
Sacred shrines, Zen gardens, bamboo groves and geisha
Top Attractions in Kyoto
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Culture
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Around Kyoto
Kyoto Top 10
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![% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto]( "% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto")
1% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto
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![Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise]( "Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise")
2Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise
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![Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1]( "Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1")
3Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1
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4Hotel SOWAKA
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5Japanese Garden Photography Class
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6Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3
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7Hotel Canata Kyoto
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![At the Center of Kyoto]( "At the Center of Kyoto")
8At the Center of Kyoto
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![Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites]( "Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites")
9Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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10Fujitaya Guesthouse
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1Kyoto in Video
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![Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto]( "Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto")
2Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto
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![Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites]( "Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites")
3Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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![The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama]( "The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama")
4The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
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5Gion Matsuri
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6Firefly Viewing in Uji
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7Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall
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8Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk
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9Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store
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![The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji]( "The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji")
10The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji
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Upcoming Kyoto Events
Culture
Gozan no Okuribi (Mountain Bonfire)
Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August..
Miyagawacho Beer Garden
The Miyagawacho Beer Garden is a rare occasion where you can enjoy beer, daily specialities served by neighboring restaurants, and..
Culture
Seiryu-e Dragon Festival
The Seiryu-e festival is held every spring and autumn near Kiyomizu-dera. The Seiryu or blue dragon is believed to be a guardi..
Tours and experiences
Where to eat in Kyoto
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.
Food
Kyoto's Haru Cooking Class
Bonson LamCooking with Taro, his wife Yoshiko and their young daughter Haruko is like experiencing a slice of Japanese family life. Learn..
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Aburi-mochi at Ichiwa & Kazariya
Meg SingIchiwa is an thousand year old store with longstanding connections with Yasurai Matsuri festival at Imamiya Shrine selling aburi-mochi,..
Places to stay in Kyoto
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.
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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..
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J Hoppers Hostel South Kyoto
Bonson LamDiscover new friends and receive a warm welcome home on the quiet south side of JR Kyoto
Latest Kyoto Reports
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..
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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..
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