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Things to Do in Northern Kyoto
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Enryaku-ji 
With a view over the mountain ranges and the sound of chanting... |
Religious Sites | Northern Kyoto |
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Jakko-in
After a devastating fire, this small monastery surrounded by... |
Religious Sites | Northern Kyoto |
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Jikko-in
At this seldom-visited temple you can sit, relax, and have a... |
Religious Sites | Northern Kyoto |
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Kamigamo Jinja
One of Kyoto's oldest shrines, Kamigamo Jinja is a terrific example... |
Religious Sites | Northern Kyoto |
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Miho Museum
The distance from Kyoto may make getting here seem daunting... |
Museums / Galleries | Northern Kyoto |
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Sanzen-in
This small temple of the Tendai sect was founded by the renowned... |
Religious Sites | Northern Kyoto |
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Shugaku-in Imperial Villa
The focus of this compound is not the opulent villas but the... |
Castles / Palaces | Northern Kyoto |
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