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20 Experiences Overseas Visitors Love

Kimono rental, tea ceremony, samurai experiences and more — popular activities for getting closer to Japanese tradition and culture.

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The Complete Guide to Fushimi Inari Taisha｜From Senbon Torii to the Mountain Circuit: Time Needed and How to Get Around

It would be a shame to turn back after Senbon Torii. How to walk the roughly 2-hour loop around Mt. Inari and what to see along the way.

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fushimi-inari-taisha-guide

清水寺と産寧坂・二年坂

Kiyomizudera and Sannenzaka｜A Morning Walk in Higashiyama

Starting early to walk the slopes before the crowds arrive.

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金閣寺・龍安寺・仁和寺

Kinkakuji, Ryoanji and Ninnaji｜A One-Day Route Through Northern Kyoto's World Heritage Temples

Kinkakuji, Ryoanji and Ninnaji: a one-day route linking the three World Heritage temples along the Kinukake-no-Michi.

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kyoto-golden-pavilion-route

宇治日帰りコース

Uji｜Matcha and Byodoin, 30 Minutes from Kyoto

A day trip around Byodoin, Ujigami Shrine and the town's matcha culture.