Kyoto Temples
Read our guides about all the temples and hidden gem in Kyoto.
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Kifune-jinja Shrine
More Details: Kifune-jinja ShrineKifune-jinja Shrine, also widely known as Kibune-jinja, stands as the undisputed main sightseeing attraction and spiritual heart of the quaint, picturesque mountain village of Kibune.
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Kurama-dera Temple Guide
More Details: Kurama-dera Temple GuideLocated deep within the lush, cedar-covered peaks of the Kitayama Mountains, Kurama-dera Mountain Temple is widely considered the absolute best day trip or half-day excursion from central Kyoto.
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Yudofu Sagano Kyoto Guide
More Details: Yudofu Sagano Kyoto GuideYudofu Sagano stands as a quintessential culinary destination in the historic Arashiyama district, offering international and domestic travelers an authentic taste of Kyoto’s most beloved Buddhist vegetarian specialty.
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Adashino-Nembutsu-ji Temple Kyoto
More Details: Adashino-Nembutsu-ji Temple KyotoLocated away at the scenic, mountainous far end of the Arashiyama sightseeing district, Adashino-Nembutsu-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most poignant and visually striking hidden gems.
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Shoren-in Temple Kyoto Guide
More Details: Shoren-in Temple Kyoto GuideWidely considered one of the most serene temples in Kyoto, Shoren-in Monzeki is a spectacular hidden gem that remains blissfully bypassed by the massive tourist crowds and tour buses that flock to neighboring sites.
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Kinkaku-ji Temple Golden Pavilion
More Details: Kinkaku-ji Temple Golden PavilionKinkaku-ji, universally renowned as the Golden Pavilion, is undeniably Kyoto’s most iconic and visually spectacular sight.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple Kyoto
More Details: Kiyomizu-dera Temple KyotoPresiding majestically over the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is an absolute must-see attraction and a cornerstone of any Kyoto travel itinerary.
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Chion-in Temple Kyoto Guide
More Details: Chion-in Temple Kyoto GuideOften referred to as the “Vatican of Pure Land Buddhism,” Chion-in Temple (Chion-inji) is the monumental head temple of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect.
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Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto
More Details: Tenryu-ji Temple in KyotoTenryu-ji (Heavenly Dragon Temple) stands as the crowning jewel of Arashiyama and one of the most significant Zen temples in Kyoto.