| 1. |
Fushimi Inari-taisha |
| shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the mountain. |
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| 2. |
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) |
| Zen temple covered in gold leaf, reflected in its mirror pond. |
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| 3. |
Kiyomizu-dera |
| hillside temple with a wooden stage offering sweeping views over the city. |
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| 4. |
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove |
| walking path through towering bamboo, next to the Togetsukyo bridge. |
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| 5. |
Gion District |
| historic geisha quarter of wooden machiya houses and tea houses. |
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| 6. |
Nijo Castle |
| shogun's castle with 'nightingale floors' that chirp to expose intruders. |
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| 7. |
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) |
| refined Zen temple with a sand garden and mossy hillside paths. |
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| 8. |
Philosopher's Path |
| canal-side walk lined with hundreds of cherry trees, best at blossom time. |
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| 9. |
Ryoan-ji |
| home of Japan's most celebrated Zen rock garden, laid out around 1500. |
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| 10. |
Nishiki Market |
| narrow five-block food market known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'. |
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Country: Japan
City area: 827.8 km2
Website: www.city.kyoto.lg.jp
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