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Top 10 Travel Attractions of Kyoto, Japan (Video)

BY Epoch Times Staff TIMEAugust 7, 2014 PRINT

Learn about the top 10 attractions of Kyoto, Japan, like the Shinto Heian Shrine, the 15th century Ginkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle.

10. Gion District – wonderful traditional neighborhood in the city of Kyoto.

9. Bamboo Grove – unlike any other place you are going to see walking through the bamboo grove you are in another world surrounded by the tall bamboo trees.

8. Heian Shrine – was constructed in 1895 and commemorate Kyoto’s old temples.

7. Kinkaku-ji – this golden buddhist temple is 17th world heritage sight.

6. Kiyomizu – another famous temple of Kyoto which was built in 8the century. Locals and also international tourists enjoy natural landscape surroundings.

5. Fushimi Inari Shrine – is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.

4. Local Culture – in Japan even the simplest day to day things are fascinating. You find the local way of live is spiritual as well as in harmony with nature.

3. Ginkaku-ji – this Zen temple was constructed in 15th century and represents the Higashiyama Culture of Muromachi period.

2. Nijo Castle – a lorge complex built in early 17the century and consists of five connected separate buildings.

1. Cherry Blossom – Kyoto is world most beautiful city. Perfect time to visit Kyoto is during cherry blossom.

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