Kyoto

Kyoto

Central Kyoto

Kyoto Imperial Palace (The emperor's residence until 1868. )

Nijo Castle (Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa shogun.)

Nijo Jinya (Former inn for visiting feudal lords.)

Toji (Temple with Japan's tallest pagoda.)

Honganji (Head temple of the Shin-Jodo sect. )

Pontocho (Narrow lane with Kyoto style nightlife.)

Nishiki Market (Colorful fresh food market.)

Kyoto Station (Kyoto's futuristic station building.)

Eastern Kyoto

Sanjusangendo (Hall exhibiting 1001 Kannon statues.)

Kiyomizudera (Temple famous for its large terrace.)

Kodaiji (Temple built in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.)

Gion (Kyoto's most famous geisha district.)

Yasaka Shrine (Shrine famous for its Gion Festival.)

Chionin (Head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.)

Heian Shrine (Shrine in form of the ancient Imperial Palace.)

Nanzenji (Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.)

Path of Philosophy (Walking trail famous for its cherry blossoms.)

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion - not actually covered in silver.)

Northern Kyoto

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion - actually covered in gold.)

Ryoanji (Zen Temple most famous for its rock garden.)

Ninnaji (Former imperial residence turned into a temple.)

Daitokuji (Large complex of Zen temples.)

Enryakuji (Head temple of the Tendai sect.)

Western Kyoto

Arashiyama (Nice city area famous for the Togetsukyo Bridge).

Tenryuji (Temple in the Arashiyama area.)

Southern Kyoto and Uji

Fushimi Inari Shrine (The ultimate torii experience.)

Tofukuji (Temple with spectacular autumn leaves.)

Daigoji (Famous temple in the southeast of Kyoto.)

Mampukuji (Headquarters of the Zen Obaku sect.)

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