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Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Heian Shrine
An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.
Yasaka Shrine
Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park.
- Mt. Otokoyama Cable Car
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nipponbashi
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nishiki Market
- Spa World
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Nijō Castle
- Orix Theater
- Nara Park
- Umeda Sky Building
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Abeno Harukas
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Shijo Street
- Osaka Station City
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Pontocho Alley
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Amerikamura
- Tennoji Zoo
- Namba Parks
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