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Things to Do in Western Kyoto
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Daitoku-ji
Two dozen temples can be found in this walled compound, a holy... |
Religious Sites | Western Kyoto |
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Domoto Insho Bijutsukan
An artist of tremendous versatility, Insho-san (as he was affectionately... |
Museums / Galleries | Western Kyoto |
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Hirano Jinja
Near Kinkaku-ji, the gorgeous cherry blossoms at this modest... |
Religious Sites | Western Kyoto |
Kinkaku-ji 
Possibly the world's most ostentatious retirement cottage, the... |
Religious Sites | Western Kyoto |
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Kitano Tenman-gu
In February and March, the gorgeous plum blossoms that blanket... |
Religious Sites | Western Kyoto |
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Myoshin-ji
Surrounded by thick stone walls, this complex holds some great... |
Religious Sites | Western Kyoto |
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Ninna-ji
With a five-tier pagoda at its center, this temple sits in a... |
Religious Sites | Western Kyoto |
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Ryoan-ji
The solemn stones set into the sand at Ryoan-ji's rock garden... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Western Kyoto |
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