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One of the best travel destinations in Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks, was originally established in 778. The buildings have burned down many times, and most of the current structures were rebuilt around 1633. Many people used to jump off the stage in front of the main hall in the belief…

The Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, was originally built in the 14th century as a vacation home for Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga. The temple has beautiful gardens and a pond that reflects the pavilion. On top of the pavilion sits a golden phoenix statue. It is believed that the phoenix protects the city…

Travel guide to the Fushimi Inari Taisya Shrine Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in the southern part of Kyoto. The shrine is famous for its thousand torii gates. The torii and other structures are painted a brilliant shade of vermilion. Many people come here to pray for business prosperity, the safety of…