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• Kiyomizu-dera

  Kiyomizu temple is one of Kyoto's oldest, is so popular that on Sundays it offers all the serenity of rush hour at Kyoto's garish new station. But don't let that put you off.
  
  Founded in 788 just before the city entered its golden age as the imperial capital its numerous buildings nestle lovingly against steep Mt. Higashiyama in a dramatic cascade of thatched and tiled roofs. However, most of what we see today is actually a 17th-century reconstruction of the original 8th-century structure.
  
  With its numerous buildings set within extensive grounds Kiyomizu’s main attraction is the hondo (main hall). This elevated structure’s projecting wooden terrace is supported by a vast arrangement of 139 massive interlocking beams.
  
  Across on the mountainside is another terrace on which imperial courtiers and dignitaries would sit, while enjoying dance performance and music recitals on the hondo’s broad terrace.

  Kiyomizu-dera 294 Kiyomizu 1-chōme, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-0862, Japan

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• Higashiyama Ward

  On the Kyoto's east side, Hlgashlyama has temples, theaters, museums, and parks—a fine introduction to exploring the imperial city on foot.

  Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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• Maruyama Park

  Maruyama Park is located in the north-eastern part of Gion, and is a popular recreation area. It is nearby 2 visit-worthy temples; the Chion-in and the Heian Shrine.

  In the vicinity are two museums that reflect Kyoto's extensive history as a magnet for Japan's finest craftsmen; the Museum of Traditional Industry and then National Museum of Modern Art.

  Maruyama Park Maruyamacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0071, Japan

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• Gion Corner

  Foreign visitors can enjoy the Gion Corner, held at Yasaka Hall to provide a selection of bite-sized samples of Japanese culture from March through November.
  
  In a comfortable little theater, you can watch a one-hour demonstration of tea ceremony, traditional music and dance, flower arranging, puppet theater, and a kyogen farce. (Tickets for Gion Corner are available from their website for groups 20+)

  Gion Corner Japan, 〒605-0805 京都府京都市東山区祇園街５７０−２

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• Chion-in

  The massive Chioninji is home to the Jodo ("Pure Land") Buddhist sect, which in the 12th century spread the appeal of Buddhism to the uneducated classes.
  
  Looming to an imposing height of 24 m (79 ft), its entrance gate is thought to be the largest structure of its kind in the world. The ringing of Chioninji's bell. Japan's largest and best known, is televised nationally when resident monks usher in the New Year.

  Chion-in 400 Rinkachō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-8686, Japan

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• Kyoto National Museum

  You will have found one of Japan's greatest assemblage of paintings and sculptures in the Kyoto National Museum.

  Additionally you can view traditional amour and weapons from over 10 centuries of tradition.  If noh theatre is your thing then the costumes and masks used in these performances will be of interest.
  
  Most of the items (which are without-peer in Japan) on display have been gleaned from temples & palaces in Kyoto, Nara, and other important cultural centres.

  Kyoto National Museum 527 Chayachō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-0931, Japan

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• Gionmachi Kitagawa

  Higashiyama's Gion district is Kyoto's main historical center of traditional theater, arts, and (now) antiques. It is also known as the last training center for geishas. 
  
  This is the place to wander and soak up the sights and sounds of Kyoto's lone quarter still dedicated to traditional arts and entertainment. Your curiosity and patience will inevitably reward you with a glimpse of a genuine geisha or maiko (apprentice geisha), the copious layers of her opulent—and unimaginably heavy—silk kimono rustling as she hurries to an appointment or a training session.

  Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0073, Japan

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• Rengeoin Sanjusangendo

  Sanjusangendo known as the "Hall of 33 Bays." The original temple was built in around 1164 and survived only about a hundred years. What you see today is a reconstruction which is still very old as it dates from the thirteenth century.
  
  Its centrepiece is a ornate wood statue of the seated Kannon Bodhisattva. 3.3 m (11 f0 high, with 11 faces on the crown of its head and 40 arms (extravagantly known as "a thousand arms") wielding bells, wheels, and lotus flowers.
  
  However Sanjusangendo's main wonder is its legion of 1.000 gilded Kannon images flanking the central Buddha. The identical statues were carved by the 13th-century masters Kokei, Unkei. and Tankei, with 70 assistants.

  Rengeoin Sanjusangendo 657 Sanjūsangendōmawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-0941, Japan

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• Minami-za

  The 17th-century Minamiza Theater is Japan's oldest. It stages the famous Kaomise kabuki show in December.

  Minami-za Japan, 〒605-0075 京都府京都東山区Nakanochō (Shijōdōri), 四条通大和大路西入中之町１９８

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• Teramachi street shopping district

  Hideyoshi moved many of Kyoto's temples to this long narrow road during his reorganization of the city in 1591 following its near-total destruction by clan warfare.

  Teramachi street shopping district Japan, 〒604-0000 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Nakagyō-ku, Higashidaimonjichō, 中京区東大文字町

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• Jeppe Rishede Thomsen
  The temple is mainly coloured yellow and the views looking out over Kyoto are amazing! There are many small shrines located near the main building, including two "love stones". You can also drink from the pure spring water from which the temple gets its name. The shrines unfortunately suffers from it's own popularity; You can hardly move with all the people who are visiting! While I visited the whole main building was also covered by a brown tarp as it was under renovation
• Vu Thanh Ngoc Lan
  Well needless to say, a worthy visit for my trip. Go early morning was great for me. Quiet road, few people, nobody got in my shots. Of course unless you love to shop around then by all means go after 10 when most of shops opened, enjoy some food, and grabbing little souvenirs.
• Roger Aba
  One of the busy, but nice temples to visit. behind the temple is the Otowa waterfalls. Sometimes a line to drink the water. 3 sprouts and they all represent different things.
• Erin Y
  This was undoubtedly one of my favorite temples in Kyoto. The front gates make for great photos, but the real spectacle is at the top of the hill on the mountainside. It is a bit of a hike, so plan accordingly. The view of the temple and mountainside you get at the top is definitely worth it though. Also, souvenirs here are very reasonable so stock up!
• Hien Ngo
  The place is under renovation and still full of crowds. Yet it means this place is among the most popular and special. Get there early to beat the crowd. Besides i was here in Feb18 and its closed at night. Ive read on the internet this is a great place to hang out at night but not. Every things closed after 6pm. Not sure if theres any change during the cherry blossom time...

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