Kyoto, Japan

Travel Blogs from Kyoto (940)

Sakura..., Kyoto, Japan travel blog
Sakura...
Apr 2, 2007

... distance of Yodobashi, a huge electronics building, so I browsed around there the next morning as I desperately needed a new camera before Kyoto. Nothing really tickled my fancy, so I refrained and went to meet Andrea at the train station, and we had a ...

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Full bloom..., Kyoto, Japan travel blog
Full bloom...
Apr 7, 2007

... to see yet another castle, albeit one that is considered to be the most magnificent in Japan... I`d had a mixed bag of weather since arriving in Kyoto, but thankfully full bloom brought along blue sky, which always makes sightseeing more enjoyable (not ...

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Geisha...
Feb 23, 2008

We called in at Himeji on our way to Kyoto, as it is home to Japan's most impressive castle. We only just got there in time though as the last admissions were at 4pm - I kept forgetting that we were still in off season. It worked out fine though as we were ...

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Temple Action, Kyoto, Japan travel blog
Temple Action
May 17, 2006

Kyoto is known for its mass number of Shrines and Temples throughout the city. Each one has a small purpose like protect this city block, or give me wealth, or was erected because of a good or bad event happened in someone's life. They are beautiful, old ...

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Attractions in Kyoto (74)

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine

Inari Station, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kinki, Japan

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This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple

Mt. Otowa, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kinki, Japan

4.50

This most-visited temple in Kyoto was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. It's beautiful hillside location offers spectacular views of the city and valley below.
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)

1 Kinkaku-ji-cho Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kinki, Japan

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One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The structure was completely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name Golden Pavilion.
Arashiyama
Arashiyama

Arashiyama district, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kinki, Japan

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Arashiyama is a small town on the Oi River. Its moon-crossing bridge, Togetsu-kyo, is a beautiful, much-beloved wooden structure. Arishiyama also has Tenryu-ji temple, one of the 14 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.

Forum Discussions on Kyoto (70)

Japan Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 09:24:35
... here is extremely low). Regions While its countrymen are convinced of its smallness, the mountainous archipelago of Japan stretches quite a sizeable length. The resulting differences in terrain and climate have led to the development of fairly ...
Advice on Japan
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 11:25:27
... . . . If you're coming for a week with plans to start and finish in Tokyo, as well as include Kyoto, Hiroshima and potentially Nagoya, you should definitely get a Japan Rail Pass. A one-week pass is ¥28,300 for each of you (don't get the Green Car ...
We are group of 4 (2 adults n 2 kids aged 12 & 13)coming to Japan for the 1st time for 13 days trip. This is our plan: Day-1: Arrive at Narita Airpor
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 07:39:30
... trip to Himeji Castle. Spend the rest of the day in Kyoto. Day-4: Osaka Day-5: Day trip to Nara. Day-6: Osaka Day-7: Return from Kyoto to Tokyo Day-8: Full day in Tokyo Day-9: Day trip to Kamakura Day-10: Day trip to Hakone Day-11: Day trip to Nikko Day- ...
Looking for Japan Travellers!!
Posted on Feb 2, 2009, 09:01:11
... , I'm staying 4 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Hiroshima, 2 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Takayama, and finally 4 nights in Kyoto. It may seem a little back and forward, but I really wanted to ensure I'm in Kyoto when the cherry blossoms are in full ...

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