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National Museum Of Modern Art Northern Higashiyama

Kyoto's National Museum of Modern Art is a reasonably interesting museum that occasionally holds worthwhile special exhibits. ![National Museum Of Modern Art, Kyoto](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos

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Nene No Michi Lane

Nene-no-Michi Lane is a wonderful flagstone walkway that links some of the most important sights in the Southern Higashiyama area. ![Nene-no-Michi walkway. Editorial credit: Pabkov / Shutterstock.com

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New Home Ancient Treasures Heisei Chishinkan Wing Kyoto National Museum

The Kyoto National Museum is the best museum in Kyoto. The permanent collection is mediocre and indifferently displayed, but the special exhibits regularly held here are often superb. ![The Thinker s

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Nishiki Market Downtown Kyoto

Known to locals as "Kyoto's pantry", Nishiki Market is easily the best traditional food market in the city. Running between Teramachi and Shinmachi, one block north of Shijo, Nishiki Market is Kyoto'

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Okazaki Museum District

Okazaki-koen, located in Kyoto's Northern Higashiyama district, is home to two of Kyoto's best museums, a concert hall, a major shrine (Hiean-jingu Shrine) and some great park space. It's a great plac

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Robert Mangold Gallery

For serious collectors of Japanese art and antiques, a visit to Robert Mangold's Kura Monzen Gallery is a must. The gallery carries a wide range of work, from Jomon to contemporary, with ceramics, tea

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Robert Yellin Gallery

Located a short walk from Ginkaku-ji Temple, the Robert Yellin Yakimono Gallery is a carefully curated gallery of Japanese pottery in a lovely traditional Kyoto house. Robert Yellin is one of the lea

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The Kyoto International Community House Northern Higashiyama

The Kyoto International Community House has a lot to offer the short-term visitor, including a library with international papers and magazines, free internet and wifi. For most foreigners setting up

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Urasenke Chado Research Center

Kyoto has always been the heart of Japanese tea culture, and the Urasenke Chado Research Center is the equivalent of the Vatican of the Relgion of Tea. The tea ceremony is where almost all important

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The Kyoto International Manga Museum Kyoto

The Kyoto International Manga Museum is the best manga museum in the entire country. If you're a fan of Japanese comics, don't miss it! ![International Manga Museum. Editorial credit: cowardlion / Sh

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Best Places To Propose In Kyoto

If you're ready to pop the question, Kyoto is a great place to do it. Kyoto is an incredibly romantic city and it's filled with beautiful, quiet spots. Here is our guide to the best places to propose

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Kyoto Romantic Cherry Blossom Itinerary

Kyoto's cherry blossoms are naturally romantic. But crowds are not. Here's a great way to enjoy the best of Kyoto's cherry blossoms while avoiding the worst of the crowds. ![Couple walk in the park w

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Honeymoon In Kyoto

Kyoto is an incredibly romantic city. With intimate restaurants, atmospheric lanes, superb accommodations and a thousand quiet gardens and temples, it's the perfect place to spend time with someone yo

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Kyotos Most Romantic Walks

Kyoto has some of the most picturesque lanes and streets in all of Asia. The best way to enjoy them with someone special is to follow these three walking routes. ![Gion Shirakawa in the evening. Edit

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Most Romantic Hotels And Ryokan In Kyoto

If you're in search of a romantic hideaway for your Kyoto stay, you've got plenty of great choices. You can choose from intimate ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), sublime hotels, and superbly restor

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A Night At Tawaraya Japans Finest Ryokan

Tawaraya is widely considered to be Japan's finest ryokan (traditional Japanese inn). It's also one of Kyoto's most expensive accommodations. We recently spent one glorious night there to try to answe

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Best Budget Ryokan In Kyoto

There are plenty of great budget ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) in Kyoto. Here's a list of the best budget ryokan in Kyoto that I've personally inspected. If you're looking for the best ryokan in

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Best High End Ryokan In Kyoto

These are the best high-end ryokan in Kyoto. For a true luxury ryokan experience you cannot go wrong with any of these. I've personally inspected all the places on this list. ![Ryokan Genhouin](https

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Best Kyoto Ryokan For Couples

Ryokans are naturally romantic -- you relax in a yukata (light robe) and gaze out over a private garden and while eating a fine Japanese meal in the privacy of your room. Here are our favorite romanti

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Best Kyoto Ryokan For Families

Ryokan are a great choice for families. You can all sleep in the same room and have a truly authentic Japanese experience. Here are our top choices for family ryokan in Kyoto, divided by budget catego

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Best Mid Price Ryokan In Kyoto

Kyoto has several excellent ryokan in the middle price range. These ryokan offer traditional surroundings and excellent service. Some of them also serve Japanese meals. If you're looking for the best

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Best Ryokan Near Kyoto

You don't have to go into the depths of the Japan Alps to find soothing countryside ryokans. In fact, there are several superb ryokan within two or three hours of Kyoto, and some only half an hour awa

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How To Book Tawaraya Ryokan

Tawaraya is Kyoto's best ryokan but it can be difficult to book because they're not on any booking websites and they don't have their own website. Luckily, it's now possible to book via email. Here ar

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Kyoto Ryokan

A night or two in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) is an essential Japanese experience and Kyoto is the place to do it. Kyoto has the best selection of ryokan in all price ranges. Here, we explain

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Ryokan Ugenta Kibune

One of the finest and most stylish ryokan in the entire Kyoto Area, Ryokan Ugenta is prime honeymoon territory. With only two units -- one modern and one traditionally Japanese -- Ryokan Ugenta is no

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Tawaraya Ryokan Downtown Kyoto

Tawaraya is the finest ryokan in Kyoto and, arguably, the finest in all Japan. Private gardens and incredible attention to detail make it a very special Kyoto experience. ![Tawaraya exterior](https:/

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Autumn Colors In Kyoto

Japan's cherry blossoms are famous the world over, but the fall foliage in Kyoto is perhaps even more beautiful. Here's our guide on how to see the Autumn Colors in Kyoto at its best. ![Bishamon-do F

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Best Place To See Cherry Blossoms In Kyoto

Here are the best places to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto. Some of these places might be crowded but it's worth it for amazing cherries at these spots. ![Springtime path through the cherry blossom

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Best Places Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Hanami Party Kyoto

If you want to enjoy Kyoto's cherry blossoms like the locals do, look for a hanami party (blossom viewing party) for a quintessentially Japanese experience. ![Groups of people sit around tables under

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Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms Away From The Crowds

The downside to cherry blossom season are the crowds: all the famous spots are usually packed. Luckily, for those who know where to go, there are lovely views of cherry blossoms available without the

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