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Kyoto
Introduction |
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Kyoto
was Japan's capital and the emperor's
residence from 794 until 1868. Countless
temples, shrines and other historically
priceless structures survive in the
city today. A three hour trip by Shinkansen
(Bullet Train) from the hustle, bustle
and endless concrete of Tokyo, Kyoto
moves at a slower pace and gives one
a better sense of Japanese art, architecture
and culture.
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Kyoto Tours & Attractions |
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Kiyomizudera
The ‘Pure
water temple’, Kiyomizudera,
is one of Japan’s most
celebrated temples, founded
in 780 and associated with Nara
Buddhism, the oldest sect in
Japan. The temple’s main
feature is the lovely view afforded
of the wooded hills of eastern
Kyoto from its terrace. It is
a popular temple with young
people who come to pray for
success in finding a suitable
partner at a Shinto shrine set
inside the complex. |
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1-294
Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama-ku,
Kyoto, 605-0862 Japan |
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Nijo
Castle
Nijo Castle
like the shoguns' mausoleums
at Nikko, is an ostentatious
display of wealth and power
in contrast with the austerity
often shown in the buildings
of the Imperial nobility. visitors
walk through the castle, note
the wooden "nightingale
floors" that squeak merrily,
not as an aesthetic pleasure,
but to serve as an alarm against
night intruders. |
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Nishi
Nijojo Nijohorikawa, Nakagyo-ku,
Kyoto, 604-8235 Japan |
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Kinkakuji
Kinkakuji
(Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple
formally known as Rokuonji.
The Golden Pavilion functions
as shariden, housing sacred
relics of the Buddha and is
covered in gold leaf. The present
structure, dating from 1955,
is a copy of the original built
in 1397 by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. |
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Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku,
Kyoto, 603-8361 Japan |
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Daikaku-ji
Temple
Osawa
Pond located on the east side
of Daikakuji temple has been
noted as a moon viewing sight
since the Heian era. It is among
the oldest gardens in Kyoto.
It is the home base for ikebana's
Saga Goryu flower-arranging
school. In spring when cherry
blossoms by the pond are in
full bloom, and autumn when
trees are ablaze with scarlet-colored
leaves is time to visit. |
| Location
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Saga, Osawa-cho, Ukyo-ku,
Kyoto, 616-8411 Japan |
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871 0071 |
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Heian
Shrine
This modern
shrine (1895) was built to celebrate
the 1100th anniversary of the
founding of Kyoto (794). It
is dedicated to the first and
last Emperors to reside in the
old capital. The shrine is a
2/3 scale recreation of the
original 8th century palace
of Heian-kyo (Kyoto). |
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Okazaki
Nishitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku,
Kyoto, 606-8341 Japan |
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Ginkakuji
Ginkakuji,
the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen
temple at the foot of Kyoto's
Higashiyama ("eastern mountains").
The temple is formally known
as Tozan Jishoji. Now a Zen
temple, the elegant grounds
contain a tranquil pond, a stone
garden with raised cones, again
to reflect moonlight, and a
moss garden all designed by
master gardener, Soami. |
| Location
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Ginkakuji-cho, Sakyo-ku,
Kyoto, 606-8402 Japan |
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075 771 5725 |
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Kyoto
Imperial Palace Park
visitors
can view the furnishings and
delicate decorations on guided
one-hour tours of the city’s
Imperial Palace. It is the ideal
for picnics, walking or jogging.
With its wide expanses of grass
and small copses of trees, the
park provides a welcome refuge
of green and fresh air away
from the busy streets outside. |
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Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku,
Kyoto, 602-0881 Japan |
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