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【To-ji Temple Guide】Japan’s Tallest Pagoda, 3D Mandala & Access

【To-ji Temple Guide】Japan’s Tallest Pagoda, 3D Mandala & AccessTo-ji Temple (officially Kyo-o-gokoku-ji) was founded at ...
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【Shimogamo Shrine Guide】Tadasu-no-Mori Forest, Matchmaking & Access

【Shimogamo Shrine Guide】Tadasu-no-Mori Forest, Matchmaking & AccessLocated near the delta where the Kamo and Takano rive...
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【Kamigamo Shrine Complete Guide】Kyoto’s Oldest Heritage, Tatesuna & Access

【Kamigamo Shrine Complete Guide】Kyoto’s Oldest Heritage, Tatesuna & AccessAs one of Kyoto’s oldest Shinto sanctuaries an...
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【Ginkaku-ji Temple Guide】Silver Pavilion, Wabi-Sabi Beauty & Access

【Ginkaku-ji Temple Guide】Silver Pavilion, Wabi-Sabi Beauty & AccessBuilt by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in the late 15th c...
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【Kinkaku-ji Temple Guide】Golden Pavilion Highlights, Hours & Access

【Kinkaku-ji Temple Guide】Golden Pavilion Highlights, Hours & AccessKinkaku-ji (officially named Rokuon-ji), famously kno...
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【Fushimi Inari Taisha Complete Guide】Senbon Torii Gates, History & Access

【Fushimi Inari Taisha Complete Guide】Senbon Torii Gates, History & AccessFushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of appr...
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【Kiyomizu-dera Complete Guide】Highlights, History, Hours & Access

【Kiyomizu-dera Complete Guide】Highlights, History, Hours & AccessKiyomizu-dera Temple is an absolute must-visit UNESCO W...
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【April Guide】Kyoto in Full Bloom! Top Cherry Blossom Spots & Events in Spring

【April Guide】Kyoto in Full Bloom! Top Cherry Blossom Spots & Events in SpringApril in Kyoto is a magical time when cherr...
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【Kyoto Temple Guide】Understanding Major Buddhist Sects & Their Historical Connections

【Kyoto Temple Guide】Understanding Major Buddhist Sects & Their Historical ConnectionsHello everyone! Welcome to your tra...
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【Kyoto Shrine Guide】Discover Kumano Shrines: Sacred Roots of Nature Worship and Rebirth

【Kyoto Shrine Guide】Discover Kumano Shrines: Sacred Roots of Nature Worship and RebirthHello everyone! Welcome to your t...