Higashiyama Course 1: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The Kyoto Circuit Trail is a long distance nature trail that circles the mountains surrounding Kyoto City. One of the
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Kyoto City
Kyoto Isshu Trail: Kyoto’s Great Nature Trail
Kyoto City is prized for not just the beauty of its man-made structures but, its natural beauty as well. It
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Kami Daigo, the Origin of Daigo-ji Temple
Located just outside of Kyoto City, Daigoji is a must for people who really want to see the remnants of
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Daigo-ji Temple (Shimo-Daigo), Kyoto’s Historic Treasure
Daigo-ji Temple is home to the oldest wooden building in Kyoto, as well as many Japanese National Treasures that are
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Imamiya Shrine and Aburi Mochi, A Kyoto Favorite
While many people visit Daitoku-ji, one of the biggest temples in Kyoto, not so many people know there is a
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Horin-ji Temple: Kyoto’s Iconic Jusan Mairi Temple
Beautiful Arashiyama is easily one of Kyoto’s biggest destinations, attracting swarms of tourist throughout the year. However, in the middle
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Arashiyama Monkey Park, Wild Monkeys in Kyoto
Arashiyama is one of the most beautiful places in Kyoto, full of famous temples such as Tenryu-ji and Daikaku-ji. Still,
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Imakumano Kannon-ji, the temple that cures headaches
Right next to Sennnyu-ji temple, is the much smaller Imakumano Kannon-ji. Despite its mediocre size, this temple is actually one
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