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The main gate and the Meiji Kotokan Hall are esteemed landmarks designated as an Important Cultural Properties.

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Museums

Kyoto National Museum

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Preserving the legacy of Kyoto’s cultural assets for the benefit of future generations.

Looks as if a dragon were climbing through the heavens.

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Nature Spots

Amanohashidate

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One of the Top 3 Scenic Views in Japan, with a gorgeous 3.6km landbridge dotted with over 5000 pine trees.

The principal god, Okuninushi no Mikoto, welcomes visitors

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Shrines & Temples

Jishu Jinja (Kyoto, Kiyomizu)

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World heritage site, said to have been built in the earliest history in Japan, that enshrines the gods of love.

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Nature Spots

Kamogawa (Kyoto)

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The townscape on either side of the river is the scenery symbolizes Kyoto.

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Miscellaneous Goods

Tsutaya Bookstore, Kyoto Okazaki

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Enrich your life with books and art at this new culture spot in Okazaki, Kyoto.

Kyoto Railway museum

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Japan’s largest railway museum with 53 railway cars on display. From a steam locomotive to shinkansen, you can see, touch and put your hands on.

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Shrines & Temples

Kamigamo Shrine (Kamowakeikazuchi Shrine)

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This is the oldest shrine in Kyoto, with a history of more than 2,600 years since the arrival of its god in the Kamishiro period. The shrine grounds are lined with more than 60 shrines and temples, including two National Treasures and 41 Important Cultural Properties.

Goten-mon Gate with tall stonewalls is the front gate to Sanzen-in

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Shrines & Temples

Sanzen-in Temple

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One of the three Tendai Sect temples administered by the imperial family. The garden is lovely in all seasons.

The huge Niomon Gate, the entrance to the temple (Important Cultural Property)

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Shrines & Temples

Ninna-ji Temple

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This is the first temple in Japan where the imperial family has served as the head priest for many generations since its establishment by Emperor Uda. Highlights include the Kondo (a national treasure), which is a relocated palace from the Imperial Palace, and the Goten, which was the Imperial family's private rooms, and other valuable remains of palace architecture.

Approach path lined with vermilion-lacquered lanterns

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Shrines & Temples

Kifune Shrine

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With a history of more than 1,300 years, it is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and the head shrine of about 2,000 water god shrines in Japan. It is also known as Kyoto's best spot for matchmaking.