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Kiyomizu Temple
Ollie #1 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 492 reviews

Visited the temple for 4 or 5 times and it is still a favorite attractions in Kyoto. Latest visit was 11NOV09, when the nature turned the maple leaves to brown, yellow and red, a... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
Ollie #2 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 400 reviews
Owner description: One of Kyoto's most famous attractions, this temple was originally built in 1397 as a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The structure was...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  4.9 km from city centre
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Sanjusangendo Hall
Ollie #3 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 188 reviews

Sanjusangendo con... one of the greatest examples of religious art in the world.  It was once part of a large Buddhist complex known as the Rengeoin ["Lotus King Temple... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Ollie #4 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 192 reviews
This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  4.0 km from city centre
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Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Ollie #5 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Created as an imperial summer retreat, the garden complex is a fine example of Japanese landscape design.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Arashiyama
Ollie #6 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 218 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Parks
Distance  8.0 km from city centre
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Nanzen-ji Temple
Ollie #7 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 132 reviews
Owner description: This Zen Buddhist temple was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death. The beautiful grounds include several buildings,...... more » Owner description: This Zen Buddhist temple was converted from a former residence of Emperor Kameyama upon his death. The beautiful grounds include several buildings, hiking trails and a classic Zen garden. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Gardens
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
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Sanzen-in Temple
Ollie #8 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  15.3 km from city centre
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Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji)
Ollie #9 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 153 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1482 by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, this Zen temple was supposed to have been finished in a coat of silver. Although this step never...... more » Owner description: Built in 1482 by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, this Zen temple was supposed to have been finished in a coat of silver. Although this step never occurred, the temple is still known by the name Silver Pavilion. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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Hosenin
Ollie #10 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  15.4 km from city centre
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Tofukuji Temple
Ollie #11 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Gardens
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Gion
Ollie #12 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Owner description: The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a...... more » Owner description: The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the teahouses and private clubs that you can catch a glimpse of a geisha in full dress including white makeup. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Eikan-do
Ollie #13 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Parks
Distance  4.2 km from city centre
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Chion-in
Ollie #14 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Ollie #15 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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Toji Temple
Ollie #16 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Shimogamo Jinja
Ollie #17 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 92 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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Katsura Imperial Villa
Ollie #18 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese...... more » Owner description: This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese architecture and landscape design. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  4.3 km from city centre
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Jojakkoji Temple
Ollie #19 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  8.0 km from city centre
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Kamigamo Shrine
Ollie #20 of 259 attractions in Kyoto
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Distance  6.8 km from city centre
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