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Kamigamo Jinja Kamowakeikazuchi Jinja Shrine

One of Kyoto's least visited but most historically important shrines, Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is a great place to catch your thoughts up north. ![Kamigamo Shrine](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hR

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Kamigamo Jinja Shrine Handicraft Market

Kill two birds with one stone -- do some sightseeing and get all your shopping done at Kamigamo-jinja Shrine! It's held on the fourth Sunday of every month. ![The entrance to Kamigamo-jinja on a sunn

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Kifune Jinja Shrine

Kifune-jinja Shrine (also known as Kibune-jinja) is the main sightseeing attraction in the quaint village of Kibune. ![Steps To Kibune-jinja Shrine](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-DbVkNDF/0/L/i-

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Kitano Tenman Gu Shrine

One of Kyoto's most beautiful shrines which is popular with students praying for success on exams. It's also home to one of Kyoto's best flea markets. ![Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine image copyright Jeffre

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Shimogamo Jinja Shrine Central Kyoto

Shimogamo-jinja Shrine is second only to Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine as Kyoto's best and most beautiful Shinto Shrine. It's a brilliant place for a stroll. ![Shimogamo

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Ujigami Jinja Shrine

Not much too look at, we include this small shrine because UNESCO has decided, in all its wisdom, to designate it a World Heritage Site. ![Ujigami-jinja Shrine image copyright Damien Douxchamps](http

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Yasaka Jinja Shrine Southern Higashiyama

One of Kyoto's most important shrines, Yasaka-jinja Shrine overlooks the Gion entertainment district and sponsors the city's biggest annual festival: the Gion Matsuri ![Yasaka Jinja shrine. Editorial

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Yasui Kompira Gu Shrine

This odd little shrine on the edge of Gion contains one of the most peculiar objects we've encountered anywhere in Japan. If you blundered into this shrine after a few too many drinks in nearby Gion,

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Yuki Jinja Shrine

A small Shinto shrine partway up Mt. Kurama, Yuki-jinja seems to embody the true spirit of Shinto: the reverence for the awesome power of nature. ![Yuki jinja shrine in Kurama](https://photos.smugmug

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Adashino Nembutsu Ji Temple

A touching temple at the top of the Arashiyama sightseeing district, you'll find 8000 Buddhist statues here placed in memory of those who died without kin. ![Stone statues in Adashino Nenbutsu-ji bud

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Anraku Ji Temple Northern Higashiyama

Another tiny charmer of a temple off of the Path of Philosophy, Anraku-ji is highly recommended if you're in town when it's open. ![Anraku-ji Temple image copyright Damien Douxchamps](https://photos.

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Bishamon Do Temple Northern Higashiyama

Bishamon-do Temple is a beautiful temple just over the Higashiyama Mountains from Kyoto in the suburb of Yamashina. It can be reached by train and subway, or by hiking trails from Nanzen-ji Temple. !

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Chion In Temple

Sometimes called the Vatican of Pure Land Buddhism, this vast temple is one of the most and popular temples in the city. It's highly recommended. ![Chion-in Sanmon temple. Editorial credit: Aberu.Go

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Daitoku Ji Temple

Not just a temple -- a world of temples. Daitoku-ji Temple is home to some of my favorite Zen gardens in Kyoto. ![Daitoku-ji Temple, Kyoto : copyright Damien Douxchamps](https://photos.smugmug.com/Ky

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Eikan Do Temple Northern Higashiyama

One of Kyoto's most famous fall foliage spots, Eikan-do Temple is a sprawling complex of gardens and halls that's worth a visit outside of the fall foliage season. ![Zen garden at Eikan-do Zenrin-ji.

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Enko Ji Temple Northern Higashiyama

This small temple in far Northern Higashiyama packs a huge punch: It's got two incredible gardens, some fine Buddhist artwork and even a small bamboo forest reminiscent of the famous one in Arashiyama

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Entoku In Temple

Yet another overlooked gem in Southern Higashiyama, Entoku-in Temple is a delightful collection of priceless art treasures and a stunning karesansui (dry stone) garden. ![Zuiganzan Enkouji Temple at

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Exploring Daitoku Ji

Visiting the Zen temple complex of Daitoku-ji in northern Kyoto, you will discover temples within temples. Michael Lambe guides us through its rich history and the deep significance of its many medita

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Finding Zen In Myoshin Ji

Myoshin-ji Temple is a huge complex of temple buildings and sub-temples in north-west Kyoto, overflowing with gardens, art, and meditative opportunities. Michael Lambe takes us on a tour of this profo

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Ginkaku Ji Temple Northern Higashiyama

Ginkaku-ji temple, the famed "Silver Pavilion", has magnificient halls and gardens. It's predictably popular so best visited in off-peak times ![Zen garden in Ginkakuji Temple. Editorial credit: Benn

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Gio Ji Temple

Tiny Gio-ji Temple is one of the most scenic spots in Arashiyama. The thatched-roof main hall overlooking a moss-covered grotto is a magical sight. ![Gio-ji Temple image copyright Damien Douxchamps](

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Higashi Hongan Ji Temple

Japanese temples don't come much grander than Higashi-Hongan-ji. It's one of the best sights near Kyoto Station. Five minutes walk and you're there. ![Higashi Hongan-ji. Editorial credit: SandraSWC /

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Honen In Temple Northern Higashiyama

Honen-in is our favorite temple in all of Kyoto, and that's saying a lot in a city with over 1600 temples. ![Honen-in Temple. Editorial credit: Takashi Images / Shutterstock.com](https://photos.smugm

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Jakko In Temple

Ohara's second major attraction is the intimate temple of Jakko-in, which is reached by an impossibly scenic walk through the traditional village of Ohara. ![Jakko-in Temple image copyright Damien Do

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Jingo Ji Temple

Easily one of the most beautiful temples in the Kyoto Area, Jingo-ji Temple makes the perfect half-day or day-trip out of the city. ![Jingo-ji Temple image copyright Damien Douxchamps](https://photos

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Jojakko Ji Temple Arashiyama

Jojakko-ji Temple is a quaint temple on the main Arashiyama tourist route that offers a chance to escape the crowds that plague the rest of the area. ![Jojakko-ji Temple](https://photos.smugmug.com/p

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Kennin Ji Temple

The oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, Kennin-ji Temple is an oasis of calm on the edge of Gion with a superb Zen garden. ![Kennin-ji Temple](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-C6K9nvW/0/7012d37e/L/i-C6K9n

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Kinkaku Ji Temple The Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji, the famed "Golden Pavilion," is Kyoto's most iconic sight. It's well worth a visit, just try to pick a time when the crowds aren't there. ![Kinkaku-ji golden temple pavilion](https://phot

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Kiyomizu Dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of Kyoto's must-see attractions. It's a bustling riot of commerce and schlock, but it's a lot of fun, especially for the kids. ![Kiyomizu-dera Temple](https://photos.smugm

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Kodai Ji Temple

Often overlooked by tourists, Kodai-ji Temple is one of the finest temples in the Southern Higashiyama Area. ![Kodai ji temple in autumn](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-z8jPbbj/0/4a75d517/L/i-z8

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