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Kyoto International Manga Museum
The Kyoto International Manga Museum has 50.000 Manga Volumes on Display for visitors to read.
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Jul 8, 2024


Shokoku-ji, Kyoto
Shokoku-ji is a Buddhist temple founded in 1382. It is the headquarters of the Shokokuji branch of the Zen Rinzai School.
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Jul 1, 2024


Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) served as the Imperial Family's residence from 794 until 1868 when the capital moved to Tokyo.
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Jun 24, 2024


Heian Shrine, Kyoto
The Heian Shrine (平安神宮) was built in 1895 to mark 1100 years since Kyoto became the capital of Japan.
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Jun 17, 2024


Ginkakuji, Kyoto
Ginkakuji (Higashiyama Jisho-ji) also known as the Silver Pavillion, is a beautiful Zen Temple of the Rinzai School.
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Jun 10, 2024


Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto
Nanzen-ji is a Zen Temple built by Emperor Kameyama in the 13th Century and the head temple of the Rinzaishu-Nanzenji sect.
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Jun 3, 2024


Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Nijo Castle was the Kyoto Residence of the Shogun during the Tokugawa Era and served as the Imperial Palace after the Shogunate fell.
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May 27, 2024


Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto
Kitano Tenmangu is a beautiful shrine in northwest Kyoto, in the Kamigyo Ward.
It was established in 947 and...
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May 20, 2024


Kinkakuji, Kyoto
Kinkakuji (金閣寺) is a Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect, located in northwest Kyoto, in the Kita Ward.
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May 13, 2024


Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Bamboo Forest is one of Kyoto's most iconic attractions
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May 6, 2024


Higashi Honganji, Kyoto
Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) is the head temple of the Otani Faction of the Jodo-Shin (True Pure Land) Sect of Buddhism.
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Apr 29, 2024


Tofukuji, Kyoto
Tofukuji (東福寺) is a large Zen temple located in Kyoto's Hygashiyama ward.
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Apr 22, 2024


Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto's most popular Shinto Shrine. With thousands of Torii gates and beautiful mountain trails, it attracts million
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Apr 15, 2024


24 Amazing Attractions to Visit in Kyoto
Kyoto is a truly magical city which never fails to captivate. No matter how long you're there, there's always an amazing place ready to be
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Apr 8, 2024


Top Attractions in Albufeira, Portugal, Part 2
Albufeira, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Algarve, is a charming coastal city with much to offer.
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Mar 31, 2024


Top Attractions in Albufeira, Portugal Part 1
Two museums, the Arts and Crafts Centre and a free tour of the Old Town
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Mar 25, 2024


Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, known as Miraikan, is a fascinating museum, worthy of any 'Tokyo must-see' list.
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Mar 18, 2024


Nezu Shrine & Azalea Festival, Tokyo
Nezu Shrine is one of Tokyo's oldest Shinto Shrines, famous for its Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) which takes place usually in April
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Mar 11, 2024


Stationery Museum, Tokyo
The Stationery Museum displays a variety of objects such as calligraphy brushes, inkstones, inkbottles and typewriters.
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Mar 4, 2024


Sumo Museum, Tokyo
The Sumo Museum is quite small, with only one exhibition room, which is why the items on display - pictures, kesho-mawashi and woodblock
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Feb 26, 2024
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