๐ฏ๐ต Kyoto
Japan ยท A thousand torii and a bamboo grove
โ๏ธ Walk around Kyoto in pixels
Places to visit (9)
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Endless red torii gates.
๐๏ธ Senbon Torii ยท Fox statues ยท Omokaru stone
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Kiyomizu-dera
A temple with a wooden stage on a cliff.
๐๏ธ Otowa Waterfall ยท Love fortune stones ยท Three-story pagoda
๐ 34.995, 135.785
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A path of sky-high bamboo.
๐๏ธ Nonomiya black torii ยท Togetsukyo Bridge
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Kinkaku-ji
The Golden Pavilion reflected in a pond.
๐๏ธ Coin-toss statues
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Nishiki Market
Kyoto's kitchen, a 400m food alley.
๐๏ธ Nishiki Tenmangu
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Gion ๐
Old teahouse lanes lit by lanterns.
๐๏ธ Yasaka Shrine west gate ยท Tatsumi Bridge
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Nijล Castle
The shogun's castle with singing floors.
๐๏ธ Karamon Gate
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Ginkaku-ji & Philosopher's Path
A sand garden and a canal-side walk.
๐๏ธ Kogetsudai sand cone
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Kamo River Banks
Locals sitting in a row along the river.
๐๏ธ Turtle stepping stones
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What to eat
๐ก Yatsuhashi๐ฒ Yudofu๐งบ Picnic๐ต Matcha dessert๐ข Street food
Things to do
๐ Pay respects๐ Draw an omikuji๐ Kimono stroll๐ณ Garden stroll๐ธ Haggle๐๏ธ Old-town stroll๐ฐ Tour the palace๐ญ Enjoy the view๐ค Boat ride๐ Cross the bridge
Souvenirs
๐ชญ Folding fan๐ต Matcha powder๐ฆ Fox charm๐ช Kyoto incense
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