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1. Sensō-ji
8.0
4.6
/5
4.1k Reviews
#1 of Night Attractions in Tokyo
Historical Sites
Temples
J Aloysius
Senso-ji Temple is located in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. This ancient Buddhist temple is a captivating travel destination with a rich history and vibrant surroundings.As you approach the temple, Nakamise-dori, a bustling street lined with traditional shops, leads the way. These shops offer a delightful array of souvenirs, traditional crafts, and local snacks, creating a lively atmosphere for visitors. The scent of incense fills the air as you enter the temple grounds, enhancing the spiritual experience.Exploring the temple complex, you'll encounter the iconic Thunder Gate (Kaminarimon) with its massive red lantern. Beyond it, the main hall, Hondo, stands majestically. Visitors can partake in the ritual of purifying themselves with the smoke of burning incense and then proceed to admire the beauty of the temple's architecture.Senso-ji is not only a religious site but also a cultural hub. Nearby, the Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center offers panoramic views of the area, providing a perfect vantage point for photography enthusiasts. Additionally, Sumida Park, along the Sumida River, offers a tranquil escape, especially during cherry blossom season.Overall, Senso-ji Temple and its surroundings provide a perfect blend of history, spirituality, and vibrant local culture, making it a must-visit destination for travelers in Tokyo.
Japan · Tokyo
Free
2. Kiyomizu-dera Temple
7.8
4.7
/5
2.7k Reviews
based on 11.7k reviews
#1 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
Temples
Kazzzar
Even in the rain🌧☔️, it didn't dampen our excitement at this beautiful temple🎎⛩️ Walking upslope I saw various shops with matcha🍵, mochi 🍡🍢and memories that anybody would like spending time in. The rain brought a different perspective indeed.
Japan · Kyoto
3. Fushimi Inari Taisha
7.7
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1.9k Reviews
based on 24.8k reviews
#2 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
Temples
Miasmile
Remember 2019.11 Kansai late autumn trip~ Come to Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Dashe must come to worship, not only because of the spectacular thousands of birds, but also for the beautiful scenery of the mountains, pious prayer. The fox is the messenger of the god Inari, which is visible everywhere here, and is a symbol and representative of Fushimi Inari Dashe. There are many kinds of big shrines and Yushou. I really like them. There are many fox gods on them. The types of prayer are also varied, ringing bells, moving stones, etc. As long as there is a pious heart, the wishes can be realized. There are a lot of tourists who come here to pray for blessings, and thousands of birds are concentrated in a lot of people queuing to take pictures. Walking all the way to the mountain, it was getting wider and wider, the crowd was gradually away, and the scenery was getting more and more charming, but unfortunately it was cloudy that day. After climbing for a while, I read the road map and felt that it would take me2-3 hours to travel all over the mountain. Time was limited, so I climbed halfway down and started to go down, I think I will have a chance to come again next time. Although compared with the maple tour a few days ago, Fushimi Inari Dashe did not leave me any amazing red maple picture, but the rich and varied Dashe still makes my heart full of good feelings.
Japan · Kyoto
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4. Kinkaku-ji
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2.1k Reviews
based on 17.3k reviews
#7 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto
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AmmEsayi
I went Kinkaku-ji from Osaka using public transportation and it was quite a long journey.. it’s worth going if you got enough time to travel. overall in my experience it was wonderful, the nature around the temple was beautiful, I would definitely go again :)
Japan · Kyoto
5. Meiji Jingu
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4.6
/5
779 Reviews
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Temples
Mushfiqur Rahman Chowdhury
A beautiful sight of Japanese traditional art and culture. Right outside is the famous Harajuku area, so it makes for an interesting two-sided experience.
Japan · Tokyo
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6. Yasaka-jinja Shrine
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650 Reviews
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#5 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
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Miasmile
Remember 2019.11 Kansai Late Autumn Festival~ Yasaka Shrine is not far from the hotel where you live, and you can walk. Sometimes you pass by when you go to other attractions in the morning, and pass by when you return at night. You wear a kimono that day and go to Yasaka Shrine to make a card. The different scenes of the Yasser Shrine during the day and night are appreciated. The scenery is charming and beautiful against the blue sky and white clouds, and the lanterns that light up in the shrine are particularly solemn and quiet under the dusk. Different scenery, completely different feelings. The Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto is relatively large and holds a Gion sacrifice every year. The people who come to Yasaka Shrine to pray for blessings are endless and very popular. Next to the Yasaka Shrine is Yuanshan Park, you can visit together.
Japan · Kyoto
Free
7. Tōdai-ji
6.3
4.7
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871 Reviews
based on 5.7k reviews
#2 of Best Things to Do in Nara
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Victor22
Very pure and impressively massive wooden temple , the largest wooden building in the world , with a serene and grand bronze statue of Buddha inside, one of the largest Buddha figures on earth. I first visited Nara and Todaiji almost 40 years ago. Nara is a quiet city. The sightseeing of Todaiji and the Nara park, with its adorable and sometimes a bit naughty deers, brings you a genuine moment of joy and tranquility.
Japan · Nara
8. Kasuga Taisha
6.0
4.6
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725 Reviews
based on 1.8k reviews
#3 of Best Things to Do in Nara
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michelle_469
It was quite a long walk from Nara station to reach the temple, but there are so many sightseeing spots in between, so you don't really feel the long walk. The temple gives off very tranquil feeling.
Japan · Nara
9. Sanzen-in
6.0
4.6
/5
174 Reviews
based on 840 reviews
#16 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto
Historical Sites
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Miasmile
Remember 2019.11 Kansai Late Autumn Festival~ The first monastery in Kyoto. Only by bus can you reach it. After getting off the bus, go all the way up, passing restaurants and small shops along the way. The scenery along the way is also very beautiful, not slow, come to the 3,000 courtyard, very simple doorway. Buy tickets for admission, take off your shoes after entering, and visit along the sign. The 3,000 courtyards are large, and all kinds of trees and red maples are quite spectacular. If you want to go all over the courtyard, all the viewing is in place, it feels like it will take more than half a day. The scenery is so beautiful that I will linger. You can also pray for blessings in the courtyard and buy Yushou. The first trip to choose to come to the 3,000 courtyard is a wonderful start. By the way, it was the peak lunch hour when I came out of the 3,000 courtyard. The restaurants at the door were all full, hungry, and quickly found another way out.
Japan · Kyoto
10. Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangen-dō) Temple
5.9
4.6
/5
359 Reviews
based on 4.0k reviews
#17 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto
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Miasmile
Remember 2019.11 Kansai Late Autumn Festival~33 rooms are Japanese national treasure-level temples. When I went there, the front of the main church was being repaired, so I didn't see the overall magnificent structure of the temple. Tickets are 600 yen. Take off your shoes and store them on the shelf, and then enter the main hall to visit. Photos are not allowed inside. Seeing the Guanyin group statues with your own eyes, I was really shocked. Thousands of hands and thousands of eyes, Guanyin statues are exquisite and meticulous, and the appearance is transmitted. Thousands of group statues have a huge visual impact. They browse and visit all the way, and they are amazing and amazing. It was really unexpected, I didn't expect it to be so amazing. The courtyard outside is much inferior to other monasteries on the mountain, with large forests and red maple. But it is in line with the overall tone of the 33 rooms, simple, sacred, quiet and far-reaching.
Japan · Kyoto
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