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Walking In Gion

At the heart of Kyoto lies Gion, the city's most famous entertainment district and the center of its traditional arts. Michael Lambe takes us on a daytime tour of Gion's most famous landmarks, shops a

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Walking The Nakasendo From Kyoto Guide And Map

Walking the Nakasendo, an old mountain route between Kyoto and Tokyo, is a great way to sample Japan's rural scenery. You can walk the most popular section, Magome to Tsumago, as a daytrip from Kyoto.

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Walking The Path Of Philosophy

The Path of Philosophy is a scenic stroll path in north-eastern Kyoto that offers a quiet retreat from the city and food for thought in the many historic sites that line the way. Michael Lambe guides

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Kyoto: Where Ancient Temples Meet Japan's Living Traditions

Nestled in the heart of Japan's Kansai region, Kyoto stands as a living museum of Japanese culture and history. As Japan's former imperial capital for over 1,000 years, this enchanting city offers vis

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Tokyo: The Vibrant Capital City with Endless Attractions

Tokyo - Japan's bustling capital, is a mesmerizing blend of ancient traditions and futuristic innovation. From serene temples to neon-lit streets, this city offers something for every traveler. Whethe

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Transportation: Navigate Japan's Efficient Rail System

Japan's railway system stands as a marvel of modern transportation engineering, renowned worldwide for its punctuality, cleanliness, extensive coverage, and technological innovation. For travelers vis

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1 Week Japan Itinerary: Kyoto & Tokyo (7-10 Days)

*Discover the essence of Japan through this thoughtfully crafted classic itinerary, ideal for first-time travelers who are working with a limited schedule but still want to experience the country's ri

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10 Day Japan Itinerary Tokyo Kyoto Kanazawa

If you've got around 10 days to spend, then consider adding Kanazawa to the classic Tokyo-Kyoto itinerary. A new shinkansen line makes this itinerary a very comfortable loop of the central Japan. ![s

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10 Day Japan Itinerary Tokyo Kyoto Takayama

If you've got 10 days to spend and will be in Japan during the warmer months, then consider adding Takayama to the classic Tokyo-Kyoto itinerary. On the doorstep of the Japan Alps, Takayama is conveni

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2 Week Japan Itinerary The Grand Tour

This 2-week itinerary starts in Tokyo then covers the three main tourist cities of Kansai (Kyoto, Nara and Osaka), before heading west to Hiroshima/Miyajima. It's an efficient way to see many of Japan

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7 To 10 Day Japan Itinerary Kyoto Nara Osaka Hiroshima

This itinerary focuses on the main tourist cities of Kansai: Kyoto, Nara and Osaka and can be extended to Hiroshima and Miyajima for those with extra time. It's great for those who have already been t

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1 Day Kyoto Vegetarian Foodie Itinerary

This one-day vegetarian Kyoto foodie itinerary takes you through some of the highlights of Kyoto's vast culinary scene. It includes incredible egg sandwiches, some of the best soy milk ramen in the ci

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1 Day Kyoto Foodie Itinerary

This one-day Kyoto foodie itinerary takes you through some of the highlights of Kyoto's vast culinary scene. It includes a traditional Japanese-style breakfast, the famed Nishiki Market, a fabulous gr

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