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Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Kyoto Imperial Palace. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Heian Shrine
An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.
Shijo Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Shijo Street. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
- Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu
- Mt. Otokoyama Cable Car
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nipponbashi
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nishiki Market
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Umeda Sky Building
- Kyoto Tower
- Nijō Castle
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Nara Park
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto University
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Heian Shrine
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Osaka University
- Abeno Harukas
- Yasaka Shrine
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Namba Parks
- Tennoji Zoo
- Amerikamura
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