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The Holy land of Manga / Kyoto International Manga Museum

The first manga museum in Japan, the Kyoto International Manga Museum has 300,000 items. In the “Manga Expo” section, you can read translated popular manga.

  • Foods

Bitter and Sweet/ Matcha sweets (抹茶)

The Uji area in Kyoto has been a famous green tea production center. Matcha is powdered green tea and, is used in a wide variety of popular sweets.

  • Autumn
  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama

Tenryu-ji is located in Arashiyama. Sogen-chi garden is a fine blend of aristocratic tradition and Zen culture, displaying the beauty of the four seasons.

  • Shrines & Temples

Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) / Kyoto, Higashiyama

Yasaka shrine is considered the guardian shrine of neighbouring Gion, is particularly popular for the first shrine visit of the new year and Gion festival.

  • Autumn
  • Plum
  • Shrines & Temples

Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine (北野天満宮) / Kyoto

Kitano Tenman-gu enshrines Sugawara Michizane as the god or patron saint of scholarship. The shrine is famous for viewing plum blossoms and autumn leaves.

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  • UNESCO World Heritage

Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社) / Kyoto

Shimogamo Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, is located at the junction of the Takano and Kamo rivers. The Aoi Matsuri is held every year 15th May.

  • Gardens & Parks

Pokemon Nests/ Greenery and Parks in Osaka

Osaka,the second biggest city in Japan, is dotted with greenery and parks, you can escape into. Osaka’s parks are beautiful all year round. Pokemon is hanging around parks.

  • Autumn
  • Historical sites
  • Plum
  • Sakura

Osaka Castle(大阪城) and Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka, was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Osaka castle park is very popular hanami spot during the cherry blossom season.

  • Spots

Goza-bune/ Osaka Castle’s Pleasure Boat

This Goza-bune was reproduced by referring to Hideyoshi’s Ho-Oh-Maru boat. The boat goes around the inner moat of Osaka Castle in approximately 20 minutes.

  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社) / Kyoto

Kamigamo shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto. The shrine is known for its Aoi Matsuri festival. The shrine is surrounded by stone walls and white earthen walls.

  • Shrines & Temples

Kibune Shrine (貴船神社) / Kurama, Kyoto

Kibune shrine is located in a forested valley in the northern mountains Kurama, the headquarters of Kibune shrine. A hiking trail to Kurama Temple starts from.

  • Autumn
  • Shrines & Temples

Ohara Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) / Kyoto

Sanzen-in temple is located in the Ohara area, Kyoto. You can enjoy walking on the pass along maple and cedar trees ,a moss garden with a tranquil atmosphere.

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