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Arashiyama is famous its "Moon Crossing Bridge" (Togetsukyo Bridge), cherry blossom and World Heritage Site, Tenryuji Temple.

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Byodoin Temple is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto. Byodoin Temple is a World Heritage Site and appears on the 10 Yen coin.

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Chishakuin Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect which was moved from Wakayama to the Higashiyama area of Kyoto in 1585. Chishakuin Temple is the first temple on the Kyoto Jusan Butsu pilgrimage. Chishakuin Temple is most famous for its tradtional Japanese garden which is a designated "Special Place of Scenic Beauty".

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Daigoji Temple (Kyoto) and its five storied pagoda are a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Daigoji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple also famous for its cherry blossom viewing in spring.

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Daikakuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Esoteric sect, located in Saga Kyoto, which was once a detached palace belonging to Emperor Saga. In 876AD it was converted to a temple by his daughter Empress Seishi. Daikakuji Temple is famous for its fusuma paintings from the Momoyama period, but it also possesses several cultural treasures.

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Daitokuji Temple is a temple complex which features 22 sub-temples. Many of these sub-temples feature famous Japanese gardens. Daitokuji Temple, located in Kyoto, is a designated "Special Place of Scenic Beauty".

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Dojuin Temple is a sub temple of Tofukuji Temple. Dojuin Temple features a moss garden.

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Eikando Zenrinji Temple (Kyoto) is famous for its fall foliage and for its prominence in the past as a center of learning. Eikando Zenrinji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple.

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Fushimi is the suburb of Kyoto which is famous for the Fushimi Inari Shrine which has been made famous in countless photographs and movies including Memoirs of a Geisha for the thousands of vermilion torii lining the paths to the shrine.

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Fushimi Inari Shrine (Kyoto) made famous in countless photographs and movies including Memoirs of a Geisha for the thousands of vermilion torii lining the paths to the shrine.

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Kyoto is one of the few places in Japan where you can see real Geisha or Maiko (trainee Geisha) walking in the street.

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Ginkakuji Temple - Silver Pavilion (Kyoto Japan) a World Heritage Site built in the style of the Kinkakuji Temple - Golden Pavilion with a famous rock and gravel Japanese gardens.

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Heian Jingu shrine is famous for having the largest torii in Japan. Heian Jingu also features a wonderful Japanese garden.

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Hokongo-in Temple was established in Hanazono, Kyoto in 1130. The current buildings were rebuilt in 1617. Hokongo-in Temple features a waterfall within its grounds, called Seijo-no-taki, which is the oldest artificial waterfall in Japan and designated as "Special Place of Scenic Beauty". Hokongo-in is famous for its lotus flowers and possesses four statues which are designated as Important Cultural Properties.

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Honenin Temple (Kyoto) is a beautiful secluded Japanese Temple with a thatched gate along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk.

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Honganji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect which is located in Kyoto and features two large halls which are designated Important Cultural Properties. Kyoto also features a Japanese garden which is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". Honganji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing.

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Kyoto Gosho or Kyoto Imperial Palace, was the Imperial Palace of Japan for much of its history.

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Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine is one of the three government supported honoured shrines. Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine (Kyoto ) is a designated Important Cultural Property.

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Jiun-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Jiun-in Temple features a several dry landscape style Japanese gardens.

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Jizo-in Temple, also known as Take-no-tera (temple of bamboo), not because it is constructed of bamboo, but because it is located in a bamboo forest in Kyoto.

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Kamigamo Shrine (Kyoto) is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is a World Heritage Site. Kamigamo Shrine is half of a pair of shrines. The other half is Shimogamo Jinja.

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Kegonji Temple, also referred to as Suzumushi-dera Temple (the "cricket" temple) due to the large number of crickets that can be heard around the temple. Kegonji Temple features a Japanese gardens and views of Kyoto city.

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Keishun-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern
Kyoto. Keishun-in Temple features several Japanese gardens and a tea house.

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Kenninji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto and is the headquarters of the Kenninji sub-sect of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. Kenninji Temple features the panel painting, 'Fu-jin Rai-jin zu' (Wind and Thunder Gods).

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Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Kyoto Japan: The Golden Pavilion is literally covered in gold - gold leaf. The Golden Pavilion is a World Heritage Site and surround by beautiful Japanese gardens.

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Kiyomizu-dera, a World Heritage Site, refers to several Japanese temples (Buddhist), but most commonly to Otowasan Kiyomizudera and one of the best known sights of Kyoto, Japan. The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera is notable for its vast veranda, that offers impressive views of the Kyoto city.

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Konchi In Temple is a sub temple of Nanzenji Temple . Konchi In Temple is famous for its Tsurukame Garden which has an extensive dry landscape style Japanese garden which is designated as one of the "Special Places of Scenic Beauty". Konchi In Temple is also noted for its Toshogu Shrine which has the only example of Gongen style architecture in Kyoto.

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Korin-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Korin-in Temple features several Important Cultural Assests and several Japanese gardens including dry landscape garden featuring a Corypha utan tree.

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Koshoji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Soto sect. Koshoji Temple is a training centre for the Eiheiji School, was moved to its current site in Uji from Fukakusa in Kyoto in 1648 after it had been destroyed after repeated wars. Kyoto is most famous for its Kotozaka Slope, which leads from the main gate and is lined with cherry blossoms in the spring.

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Koto-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Koto-in Temple established in 1601 features two tea houses and is surrounded by moss covered gardens.

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Kounji Temple was originally established in Osaka in 1280 then transferred to Nanzenji, Kyoto in 1664. Kounji Temple features a beautiful Chisan Kaiyu-shiki garden (garden that features a path around a pond).

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Kozanji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Omuro sect, which is located in the mountains of Umegahata in Kyoto Prefecture. Kozanji Temple features the oldest tea field in Japan and possesses many National Treasures including buildings, pictures and scrolls. Kozanji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing.

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Kurama Temple is a Buddhist temple formerly from the Tendai sect, but since 1949 it has been part of the Kurama-Kokyo sect. Kurama Temple was founded in 770AD on Mt Kurama north of Kyoto, but all the original buildings were destroyed by fire with the Main Hall being last rebuilt in 1971. Kurama Temple is most famous for its part in the Kurama Fire Festival that takes place every year in October. Kurama Temple is a designated National Treasure.

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Kyoto Tower dominates the skyline of Kyoto and seems out of place in the city of temples. Kyoto Tower and it observation deck are conveniently located near Kyoto Station.

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Matsunoo-taisha Shrine was founded in 700AD making it one of the oldest shrines in the Kyoto region. Matsunoo-taisha Shrine is located at the base of Mt Arashiyama where a natural spring brings water to the surface which is particularly important to the local sake and miso companies to the shrine to have their products blessed.

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Myoshinji Temple is large temple complex, located in Kyoto, which contains thirty eight sub temples, some of which are famous for their Japanese gardens. Myoshinji Temple features several building which are Important Cultural Properties.

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Myoshinji Temple is large temple complex, located in Kyoto, which contains thirty eight sub temples, some of which are famous for their Japanese gardens. Myoshinji Temple features several building which are Important Cultural Properties.

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Mt Hiei is a sacred mountain for Japanese people. Enryakuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is located at Mt Hiei, over looking Kyoto.

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Nanzenji Temple (Kyoto) is popular Japanese Temple complex with a distinctive two-storey entrance gate (sanmon) and aqueduct. Nanzenji Temple is close to Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk.

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Nijo Castle (Kyoto) which includes Nimomaru Palace and Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several Japanese gardens.

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Ninnaji Temple (Kyoto) and its five storied pagoda are a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Ninnaji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple whose treasure house contains many National Treasures.

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Otoyo-jinja Shrine (Kyoto) is one of the shrines along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. Otoyo-jinja Shrine is popular with Japanese who seek health, cure for illness, good fortune, long life and assistance with matchmaking.

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Ryoanji Temple Kyoto is famous for its Zen "dry landscape" garden. It is considered to be one of the top three Japanese gardens in Japan.

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Ryogen-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Ryogen-in Temple is famous for its five Japanese gardens in particular the stone and moss garden Isshidan, however it also lays claim to Japan's smallest stone garden. Ryogen-in Temple was established in 1502.

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Saihoji Temple is Buddhist temple from the Rinzai Zen sect which is famous for its moss garden, which probably the best in Japan. Saihoji Temple, located in Kyoto, is designated as "Special Places of Scenic Beauty" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)" listing.

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Sanjusangendo Temple (Kyoto) is famous for the Thousand Armed Kannon it houses. Sanjusangendo Temple is a classic Japanese Temple.

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Shimogamo Shrine (Kyoto) is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is a World Heritage Site. Shimogamo Shrine is half of a pair of shrines. The other half is Kamigamo Shrine.

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Shisendo Temple is a Buddhist temple from the Zen Soto sect, which is located to the north east of Kyoto. Shisendo Temple is famous for its Japanese garden which features azalea bushes, gravel areas and ponds. This tranquil temple was established in 1641 by the poet Ishikawa Jozan, who actually designed the garden.

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Shosei-en Garden is a formal Japanese garden located in Kyoto, which affiliated with the Higashi Honganji Temple. Shosei-en Garden features several tea houses, a large pond with a waterfall, stone lanterns along with trees and plants that flower throughout the year. Shosei-en Garden was designed by Ishiyama Saijo in 1643. Most of the buildings and structures were burnt down in 1858 and 1864, but were later restored. In 1938 the Shosei-en Garden was declared a National Historic Site.

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Kyoto Station has Japan's second-largest train station building and is one of the country's largest buildings, incorporating a shopping mall, hotel, movie theater, Isetan department store, tourist information centre and several local government facilities in one very distinctive and very modern15-story building.

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Taizo-in Temple is one of the thirty eight sub temples of Myoshinji Temple which is located within the large Myoshinji Temple complex in north eastern Kyoto. Taizo-in Temple is famous for its three Japanese gardens, which include two dry landscape and another large garden featuring a waterfall and pond. Taizo-in Temple is one of the few Myoshinji Sub-Temples which is normally open to the public.

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Tenjuan Temple is a sub temple of Nanzenji Temple and located within the massive Nanzenji Temple precinct in Kyoto. Tenjuan Temple is famous for its two beautiful Japanese gardens including a dry garden and a pond within a strolling garden.

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Tenryuji Temple Kyoto Japan: is a World Heritage Site and surround by a famous Japanese gardens.

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Tofukuji Temple's main gate is the oldest Zen main gate in all Japan. Tofukuji Temple (Kyoto) is very popular in autumn for its red foliage.

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Toji Temple (Kyoto) is a World Heritage Site and a National Treasure. Toji Temple is a classic Japanese Temple and includes the tallest wooden tower in Japan.

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Toyokuni Shrine is the Shinto shrine, located in Kyoto, built to enshrine Toyotomi Hideyoshi after his death in 1599 and features the first tamaya (alter for ancestor worship). Toyokuni Shrine also possesses several Important Cultural Properties.

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Uji is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto. Uji which sits on the Uji river, is famous for it tea making, temples and shrines including Ujigami jinja Shrine and Byodoin Temple.

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Ujigami jinja Shrine (Uji, Kyoto) believed to be the oldest shrine building in Japan. Ujigami jinja Shrine is a World Heritage Site.

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Yasaka Shrine (Kyoto) is famous for Gion Matsuri festival which takes there.

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Zuiho-in Temple is a sub temple of Daitokuji Temple and is located within the same compound in Kyoto. Zuiho-in Temple, established in 1319, features several Japanese gardens including the beautiful "Garden of Solitary Sitting" which is a dry landscape garden.

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