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Category: UNESCO World Heritage

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Ninna-ji Temple (仁和寺) / Kyoto

Ninna-ji is one of the many great temples in Kyoto which are listed as World Heritage Sites. The temple is famous for viewing late blooming cherry blossoms.

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Nijo Castle (二条城) / Kyoto

The gorgeous style of Nijo castle, the world heritage is surrounded by green space and cherry, plum, maple, ginkgo trees lined along walking paths

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  • UNESCO World Heritage

Himeji Castle / Hyogo

Himeji Castle, the striking white edifice Castle is considered the most beautiful in Japan. The castle was constructed in the mid-14th century.

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  • UNESCO World Heritage

Kinkaku-ji Temple, Golden Pavilion / Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto. The temple is covered in gold leaf and Its reflection on the water is striking.

  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Toshodai-ji Temple (唐招提寺) / Nara

Toshodai-ji Temple was founded in the year 759 by the Buddhist monk Ganjin, a Chinese priest who was invited to Japan by the emperor in order to train priests

  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Kofuku-ji Temple (興福寺) / Nara

Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara used to be the family temple of the Fujiwara. The temple has the symbol of Nara, a 50 meter tall, Japan’s seccond tallest pagoda.

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  • UNESCO World Heritage

Horyu-ji Temple (法隆寺) / Nara

Horyu-ji in Nara, the world’s oldest wooden construction, was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku, who is credited with the early promotion of Buddhism in Japan. 

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  • UNESCO World Heritage

Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社) / Kyoto, Uji

Ujigami shrine is the oldest standing shrine in Japan. this tranquil shrine, surrounded by trees, is located on the banks of the Uji-gawa river in Kyoto.

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  • UNESCO World Heritage

Kozan-ji Temple (高山寺) /Kyoto, Takao

Kozan-ji Temple in Takao mountainous area, has the oldest tea field and Japan’s first manga. The area becomes very popular for a day hike and the autumn color.

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  • Shrines & Temples
  • UNESCO World Heritage

Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺) / Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, every year more than 5 million people visit, is famous for its wooden stage “Kiyomizu-no-butai”

  • 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
  • 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.

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