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1. Adachi Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Arashiyama ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Byodo-in

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4. Fushimi Inari-taisha

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5. Garden of Fine Arts

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6. Ginkaku-ji

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7. Gion

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8. Heian Shrine

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9. Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto

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10. Kenrokuen Garden

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11. Kinkaku-ji

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12. Kiyomizu-dera

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13. Kyoto Imperial Palace

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14. Kyoto National Museum

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15. Kyoto Tower

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16. Manga Cafes

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17. Monkey Park Iwatayama

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18. Nijo Castle

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19. Nishiki Market

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20. Ritsurin Koen

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21. Ryoanji

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22. To-ji

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23. Yasaka Shrine

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Kyoto is the spiritual heart of Japan, boasting over 2,000 Buddhist temples and shrines.
  • It is the place to experience ‘Old Japan’ with its imperial palaces, Zen gardens, and traditional teahouses.
  • This famous city, once Japan’s geographic capital, is now its cultural capital.

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