History
Culture
Nature
Traditional
Kyoto
The cultural heart of Japan with over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines. Kyoto preserves much of traditional Japanese culture, architecture, and gardens.
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Key Attractions
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the mountain.
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
A must-visit attraction in Kyoto.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A natural forest of bamboo that creates an otherworldly atmosphere.
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