Guidebook for 京都市
Sightseeing
Although it dates only from 1895, Kyoto's most famous shrine was built in commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of founding of Kyoto and is a replica of the main administration building of the Heian captial
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Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardAlthough it dates only from 1895, Kyoto's most famous shrine was built in commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of founding of Kyoto and is a replica of the main administration building of the Heian captial
Ginkakuji was built in 1482 as a retirement villa of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa. He intended to coat the structure with silver in imitation of the Gold Pavilion built by his grandfather. However, this could be accomplished because he died before the completion.
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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Ginkakujichō
Ginkakuji was built in 1482 as a retirement villa of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa. He intended to coat the structure with silver in imitation of the Gold Pavilion built by his grandfather. However, this could be accomplished because he died before the completion.
This is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo. The palace was destroyed several times by fire; the present building date from 1855. You can visit the palace only on a free, 1-hour guided tour, but warning; They're conducted quickly, leaving little time for dawdling or taking pictures.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenThis is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo. The palace was destroyed several times by fire; the present building date from 1855. You can visit the palace only on a free, 1-hour guided tour, but warning; They're conducted quickly, leaving little time for dawdling or taking pictures.
Best University in Japan, the same level of Tokyo University.
http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en
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Kyoto University
36 YoshidahonmachiBest University in Japan, the same level of Tokyo University.
http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en
Nanzen-Ji，is one of the most well－known Rinzai Zen temples in Japan.
Emperor Kameyama loved this beautiful place so much that in 1264 he built his detached palace here.
http://www.nanzen.net/english/index.html
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Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Nanzen-Ji，is one of the most well－known Rinzai Zen temples in Japan.
Emperor Kameyama loved this beautiful place so much that in 1264 he built his detached palace here.
http://www.nanzen.net/english/index.html
Shopping
FamilyMart
60-1 Nishikujō IkenouchichōNearest convenience store from Raikoh's house.
hour:6am-2am/365 days