Alright, so how far or deep you have to travel in order to see the exquisiteness of Kyoto? The answer is revealed in the list below which encompasses ten must-visit places with a short description attached to each attraction.
- Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) – Temple building covered in gold.
- Kiyomizudera – Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
- Fushimi Inari Shrine – The ultimate torii gate experience.
- Sanjusangendo – Temple with 1001 human sized statues.
- Kokedera – Called moss temple because of its garden.
- Nijo Castle – Former Kyoto residence of the shogun.
- Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) – Beautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
- Arashiyama – Pleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
- Katsura Villa – Imperial villa with stunning landscape garden.
- Shugakuin Villa – Imperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
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Bamboo forest walkway, Arashiyama district.
Daimon-ji Mountain during the fire festival.
Decorations in river at Kibune.
Food and crafts adorn every street during the Gion matsuri.
Kinkakuji Temple, Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)
Kiyomizudera
Nijo Castle
Paper lanterns light a wagon on the night before Gion Matsuri in Kyoto.
People having 'Hanami' cherry blossom party near Kamogawa River.
Tunnel of torii gates with inscriptions at Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Sister cities of Kyoto
