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Shariden Kinkaku
Buddhist temple
👍 For about ¥500 you can take a walk through a path that leads you to a lake with a temple which walls are covered with gold. Crowds of people are taking photos of it because it is the only attraction here. Still it looks really picturesque. A bit overpriced for that only temple. Guides say that 20kg...
4.70 (411 reviews)
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Kiyomizu-dera Enmei-in
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Such an amazing place. Definitely Top 5 things to do in Kyoto. The temples are beautiful and you can get to this place through a bustling shopping street full of amazing shops selling amazing products.
4.70 (51 reviews)
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Zenrinji (Eikandō) Temple
Buddhist temple
Major Buddhist temple with ancient art, such as a famed statue of Buddha looking over his shoulder.
4.60 (7.6K reviews)
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Jōjakkōji Temple
Buddhist temple
This Buddhist temple in a serene forest with views is popular in fall when its maples change color.
4.60 (2.7K reviews)
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Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
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Komyo-in
Buddhist temple
Centuries-old Buddhist temple with a Zen rock garden, known for summer flowers & fall colors.
4.60 (722 reviews)
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Kannon-den (Ginkaku)
Buddhist temple
👍👍 A splendid garden is a highlight. By the way, Ginkaku-ji was a name given by later generations to compete with Kinkaku-ji, and in fact there was no plan to make it silver from the beginning. Even now, there are places where the black color from that time remains, such as under the eaves, so don't f...
4.60 (195 reviews)
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Kiyomizu-dera
Buddhist temple
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
4.50 (50K reviews)
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Kinkaku-ji
Buddhist temple
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
4.50 (49.2K reviews)
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Tōji Temple
Buddhist temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
4.50 (14.9K reviews)
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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Buddhist temple
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
4.50 (13K reviews)
13
Nanzen-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
4.50 (9.9K reviews)
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Serene Buddhist temple complex with a 76m-long hall, one of the largest wood buildings in the world.
4.50 (9.9K reviews)
15
Kenninji
Buddhist temple
Historic, ornate Buddhist temple with a traditional Zen garden, tea ceremonies & colorful murals.
4.50 (7.5K reviews)
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Chion-in Temple
Buddhist temple
Expansive 17th-century temple headquarters of Jodo Shu Buddhism with gardens, events & services.
4.50 (6.4K reviews)
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Sanzen-in Temple
Buddhist temple
Venerable Buddhist temple founded in 784 CE & a garden known for summer hydrangeas & autumn leaves.
4.50 (6.2K reviews)
18
Kuramadera Temple
Buddhist temple
Historic Buddhist temple set on a mountainside, with access via a cable car or up hundreds of steps.
4.50 (4.3K reviews)
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Hōkan-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top.
4.50 (3.2K reviews)
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Shoren-in Monzeki
Buddhist temple
Serene temple with historic shrines & a bamboo grove, plus a teahouse hosting seasonal ceremonies.
4.50 (2.2K reviews)