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Temple
Kiyomizudera
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Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
4.6
/ 5
4,144
2
Neighborhood
Higashiyama
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Preserved historic district around Kiyomizudera.
4.2
/ 5
1,313
3
Temple
Ginkakuji
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Beautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
4.1
/ 5
3,280
4
Museum
Kyoto National
Museum
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Well presented exhibitions on history and art.
3.9
/ 5
120
5
Temple
Nanzenji
Temple
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Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.
3.9
/ 5
1,267
6
Historic Site
Gion
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Kyoto's most famous geisha district.
4.0
/ 5
3,830
7
Temple
Kodaiji
Temple
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Built in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
4.0
/ 5
1,482
8
Cherry Blossoms
Philosopher's
Path
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Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
4.0
/ 5
1,908
9
Temple
Kenninji
Temple
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Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto.
4.0
/ 5
47
10
Temple
Shorenin
Temple
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A Tendai temple with garden next to Chionin.
3.9
/ 5
297
11
Shrine
Heian
Shrine
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Modeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
3.8
/ 5
1,987
12
Temple
Chionin
Temple
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Head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
3.7
/ 5
1,051
13
Temple
Shogunzuka
Mound
Mountain top temple with observation decks.
4.2
/ 5
27
14
Temple
Eikando
Temple
One of Kyoto's most famous autumn color spots.
4.0
/ 5
482
15
Temple
Shinnyodo
Temple
Less famous temple known for its autumn colors.
3.8
/ 5
79
16
Shrine
Yasaka
Shrine
Popular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
3.6
/ 5
1,641
17
Park
Maruyama
Park
Kyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
3.4
/ 5
709
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Ryokan Motonago
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Traditional, cozy ryokan with 12 rooms. Japanese cottage style houses available. Located near Yasaka Shrine and Gion.
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Hotel Granvia Kyoto
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto Hotel
Elegant luxury hotel located near Sanjusangendo Temple.
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Khaosan Kyoto Guest House
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New Miyako Hotel Kyoto
Reasonably priced 3-star hotel located just across the street from Kyoto Station.
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