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1. Nijō Castle
7.0
4.6
/5
1.6k Reviews
based on 7k review
No. 4 of Top Night Attractions in Kyoto
Historical Architectures
UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
Dutch Traveler
Beautiful ancient structure that showcases the ranks and ways the old Shogun ruled the city. Walking the gardens and seeing this structure in such beautiful shape is a must see.Don’t miss out on visiting this building as this is in Kyoto an iconic monument.
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Kyoto
2.4km from downtown
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$8.59
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2. Osaka Castle
6.5
4.7
/5
2k Reviews
based on 8k review
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waisuede
good to understand the reign and history of ancient Japanese rulers, and the view from the castle is absolutely astonishing, nice coffee shop is nearby, souvenir shop inside the 2/F of the castle, and you can feel the historical castle which was built around six hundred years ago, amazing
Osaka
42.3km from Kyoto
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$3.97
3. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
4.1
4.6
/5
154 Reviews
based on 774 review
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TimentoDiver
Higashi Hongan-ji, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a significant Buddhist temple with a rich history dating back to the 16th century. Established in 1602, it is one of two head temples of the Jodo Shinshu school, a prominent Pure Land Buddhism sect. The temple complex has undergone several relocations due to fires and political changes.Originally founded by the monk Rennyo, Higashi Hongan-ji played a crucial role in the development of Pure Land Buddhism, emphasizing faith in Amida Buddha for salvation. The temple's architecture showcases intricate designs and cultural influences from different periods.Throughout history, Higashi Hongan-ji faced challenges, including conflicts with the Tokugawa shogunate. Despite these adversities, the temple stands as a testament to the resilience of Buddhist traditions in Japan. Today, it remains an important religious and cultural site, attracting visitors with its historical significance and architectural beauty.
Kyoto
2.7km from downtown
Free
4. Shorenin
3.9
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98 Reviews
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乐吃购
The Qinglian Courtyard is small and exquisite, a typical pool spring return garden. The general order of visit is to take off your shoes and enter the inner room first, visit the corridor and the courtyard view in the order of sign, then return to the entrance to put on your shoes, walk down the stone steps, and walk outside the courtyard. It is also a place for new people to come to take wedding photos.
Kyoto
954m from downtown
5. Katsura Imperial Villa
3.5
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45 Reviews
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sakunoai i
I booked the Katsura Rikyu I wanted to go to once and visited it. The garden was large and it was a garden that showed the whole thing full of the desire to entertain the people who came! There are many detailed plans to entertain the viewer, such as the distance to the calculated gate of a single tree at the end of the scenic fence spreading in the back of the ridge. It was very nice ♡
Kyoto
6.6km from downtown
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6. Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
4.2
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LMOOLM
Please visit if you are in Osaka for cherry blossom! Many locals also come here. Do drop by the mall nearby. It may seem ordinary but the shops arent! You can easily spend half a day here!
Suita
31.2km from Kyoto
7. Kegon-ji (Suzumushi-dera) Temple
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24 Reviews
based on 310 review
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乐天的静
Visiting this temple was one of my highlights in Tokyo. When you enter there is a lecture on Buddhism and the way cricket is played, and this temple is famous for that. It is the only one in Japan, but I was still fascinated by the way the monk told stories. Completely flat road, they don’t seem to attract many foreigners, but it’s definitely worth a visit. The garden outside is also a small gem.
Kyoto
8.4km from downtown
8. Myōshin-ji Temple
3.3
4.4
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45 Reviews
based on 248 review
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非你不渴
Kyoto Miaoxin Temple meditation. The language is not available, so the big monk translates the scriptures into Japanese, the small monk translates Japanese into English, and we translate English into Chinese. A few rounds of translation, but everyone's actions are really decent. Inside view. Quit. Ding. Hui. Liu Run teacher Qiang.
Kyoto
5.1km from downtown
Nearby City
9. Todai-ji Nigatsudo (February Hall)
4.0
4.5
/5
202 Reviews
based on 757 review
No. 9 of Top Best Things to Do in Nara
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fooler0809
Remember that the February hall on the mountainside has two large steps, one side is a stone road, relatively slow, the other side is a wooden step, very steep, the building and the composition of the mountain is very harmonious, up to overlook a long place.
Nara
36.5km from Kyoto
Free
10. Old Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
2.9
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1 Review
based on 74 review
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Iceman626
The tenth generation of Mitsui family, Mitsui Gaodong, first moved the ancestral residence of Mitsui family, and then moved the family's residence in Kyoto, the villa with a habitat hall and wooden house, to the gate, the main building, the Wanglou, and then added a tea room and a porch. The original design of the Mitsui Yabuya is basically completed. The original architectural design was designed by Ishiro Sasaki, who designed the Ping An Shenyuan in the Ping An Shen Palace. (Please refer to the previous travel photography for details). After the war, it became nationalized with the dissolution of Mitsui chaebols, and was designated as an important cultural property in recent years and transferred to Kyoto City for renovation and open for visits. As a tourist attraction in Kyoto, it may not be too conspicuous, but what such ancient mansion buildings can impress is not gorgeous and dazzling, but the traces of years and the precipitation of history.
Kyoto
2.3km from downtown
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