Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Kyoto’s Most Famous Temple
It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. So many in fact that
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Kyoto City
Ghost Child Care Candy: Kyoto’s Oldest Candy Store
Near the Kamogawa River, the candy store Minatoya boasts being Kyoto’s oldest candy store, having opened in 1599. They only
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Keage Incline: Kyoto’s Secret Cherry Blossom Spot
There are many places in Kyoto where you can enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms. While some of the most iconic places
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Bishamon-do: Kyoto’s Best Kept Fall Secret
On the outskirts of Kyoto City in the Yamashina district is Bishamon-do Temple. This little temple remains quiet most of
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Eikando: Kyoto’s Best Fall Spot
If you come to Kyoto in the fall, you will likely be on the hunt for a place where you
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Keihoku Course 2: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
To the north of Kyoto City lies the wild Keihoku area. Many visitors to Kyoto are likely unfamiliar with this
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Keihoku Course 1: Hiking Kyoto Circuit Trail
About an hour from Kyoto City is the Keihoku. Although technically still part of Kyoto City, Keihoku is quite remote
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Nishiyama Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The last leg of the Kyoto Circuit Trail is the Nishiyama Course. While a little bit shorter (10kn in total)
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