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Kyoto Landmarks and Historic sites

Kyoto attractions: monuments and popular sights



Landmarks and Historic sites


Kiyomizu Temple

The clear water temple, commonly known as Kiyomizudera, is the main temple of the Hosso sect of Buddhism. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times in the last twelve centuries. History tells us that the temple was originally...

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1 The Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji also known as the Golden Pavilion was constructed in 1397 as a cottage for Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, which was to be used after his retirement.The complex is picturesquely situated in the garden and has Shinden...

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Address: 1 Kinkaku-ji-cho Kita-ku
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