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Fushimi Inari Shrine rating icon 9.5

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 8 of 428
Popularity in Category: 96 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 1004 of 28980
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Golden Pavilion rating icon 9.2

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple), Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 603-8361, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 17 of 428
Popularity in Category: 148 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 1822 of 28980
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple rating icon 9.1

1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 18 of 428
Popularity in Category: 202 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 1992 of 28980
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Yasaka-jinja rating icon 8.4

625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 50 of 428
Popularity in Category: 394 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 4361 of 28980
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Andrew December 18, 2024

Be aware of the festival schedule, especially in July. It could be super crowded, and some parts of the shrine get blocked off for the celebrations.

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John December 7, 2024

Check out the little shops nearby for some local snacks. I found a great street vendor selling yummy matcha ice cream—really cheap and super tasty.

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Jill December 3, 2024

I recommend going in the early morning, like around 7 AM. It's so peaceful and less crowded, plus the soft light for photos is amazing!

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Kyoto Imperial Palace rating icon 7.9

Kyoto Imperial Palace, 3, Kyōto-Gyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 602-0881, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 63 of 428
Popularity in Category: 523 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 6035 of 28980
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Ginkaku-ji rating icon 7.5

Ginkakuji Temple, Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 606-8402, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 78 of 428
Popularity in Category: 622 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 7010 of 28980
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Tenryu-ji Temple rating icon 7.5

Japan, 〒616-8385 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町68 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 76 of 428
Popularity in Category: 600 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 6900 of 28980
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To-ji rating icon 7.5

1 Kujōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8473, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 77 of 428
Popularity in Category: 616 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 7100 of 28980
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Elijah December 15, 2024

You can save some cash by packing a lunch instead of eating at nearby restaurants. There are nice spots in the gardens to chill with your own food and enjoy the view!

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Ronald October 20, 2024

Make sure to take your time with the gardens; I rushed through them and missed some really beautiful details. There’s a peaceful vibe that deserves a slow stroll!

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Joseph October 17, 2024

I think the temple has a small entry fee, but check for discounts if you're a student—totally helped me save some bucks! Not every visitor know that.

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Sanjusangendo rating icon 7.4

Sanjūsangen-dō or Rengeō-in-hon-dō, 657, Yamato-ohji, Makitacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0981, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 82 of 428
Popularity in Category: 634 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 7363 of 28980
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Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine rating icon 7.3

Bakurocho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8386, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 83 of 428
Popularity in Category: 672 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 7659 of 28980
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