If you are interested in Japan's tradition and culture, then Kyoto is a must-see
place for you. The ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto, is one of the most popular
tourist destinations in Japan for innumerable temples, shrines, gardens and other
structures of great historical importance. Unlike Tokyo, which is Japan's high
tech core, Kyoto constitutes the heart of Japanese tradition. Most of the temples
in the city are dedicated to Buddhism, whereas the shrines are devoted to the
gods of Shinto.
The list of tourist attractions in Kyoto is given below:
- Kyoto Imperial Palace: Official residence of the Emperors of Japan from
794 to 1868. The palace with its gardens, pavilions and pools forms an oasis
of peace in the midst of a very busy city.
- Kiyomizu-dera: Established in 8th century on top of a hill it has a
picturesque view of the Kyoto city. The temple itself is spectacular with a
large terrace.
- Kinkakuji: It is one of the most beautiful structures in the city of
Kyoto. As the name suggests it is the Golden Pavilion, adorned with gold leaf.
- Heian Shrine: Located in Eastern Kyoto, it is a Shinto shrine built
in the shape of ancient Imperial Palace.
- Nijo Castle: Built by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu it a popular tourist destination
for its decorative sculptures and fine metal works showing a glimpse of the
Japan's traditional Momoyama art.
- Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Garden: With its rare collection of 110 different
types of bamboo tree, it is one of the few bamboo botanical gardens in the world.
- Arashiyama Park: It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kyoto
for its excellent location near the Togetsu-kyo Bridge, which cuts across the
park.
Other tourist destinations in Kyoto are listed below:
Central Kyoto
- Nijo Jinya
- Toji
- Honganji
- Pontocho
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Station
Eastern Kyoto
- Sanjusangendo
- Kiyomizudera
- Kodaiji
- Gion
- Yasaka Shrine
- Chionin
- Nanzenji .
- Path of Philosophy .
- Ginkakuji
Northern Kyoto
- Ryoanji
- Ninnaji.
- Daitokuji .
- Toei Eigamura
- Enryakuji
- Ohara
- Kurama
Western Kyoto
- Tenryuji
- Katsura Villa
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