Kyoto Day Trips

Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji)
One of Kyoto's most popular attractions is to the north of the city. The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) is a three-storey…

Katsura Imperial Villa
Built in 1645 by Prince Toshihito and considered to be the finest example of pure Japanese architecture and…

Nara
The city of Nara, 26 miles (42km) south of Kyoto, could be regarded as the place where Japan's culture was formalised.…
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