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About “Kinkaku-ji” in Kyoto

Basic Information about Kinkaku-ji “Kinkaku-ji” is a temple of the “Rinzai-shu Sokoku-ji” sect located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Its official name is “Rokuon-ji,” but it is commonly known as “Kinkaku-ji” due to its beautiful golden “Shariden” (reliquary hall). Basic Information Kinkaku-ji is conveniently accessible by bus from Kyoto Station and other major tourist spots. From […]

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Kyoto Travel: 10 Must-See Spots around Karasuma-Oike, Shijo-Kawaramachi, and Nijo-jo Castle
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Kyoto Travel: 10 Must-See Spots around Karasuma-Oike, Shijo-Kawaramachi, and Nijo-jo Castle

The area around Karasuma-Oike, Shijo-Kawaramachi, and Nijo-jo Castle is the busiest district in Kyoto City. Department stores, apparel stores, restaurants, and other stores line the streets, and the latest Kyoto trends are concentrated here. However, it is not all new, which is typical of Kyoto. The Nishiki Food Market has a history of about 400 […]

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Kyoto Travel: 7 places to visit in the area around Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace
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Kyoto Travel: 7 places to visit in the area around Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace

The area around Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, Ginkaku-ji Temple, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace is located in the eastern part of Kyoto City, extending from the foot of the mountain toward the center of Kyoto City. There are many large universities in this area, and the area is characterized by a blend of residential and tourist areas. […]

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