Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. Its first name was “Heian-kyo”, the capital of peace and tranquility. Today, the city has kept its splendor. Imperial, military and religious palaces were built over the century and now crisscross it. It goes without saying and everyone knows it… Kyoto is a must to visit. And here we go!
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The tour starts at
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. Kyoto Gosho is where the emperors lived.
To start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, therefore the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors until 1868.
To start approaching the city, it is necessary to approach the empire, therefore the imperial palace (Kyoto-Gosho), main residence of the emperors until 1868.
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Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle, home of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto
Nijo Castle represents the absolute power of the shoguns in Kyoto. It is with this in mind that Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo in Japanese) was built. Designed in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and completed in 1626, ...
Nijo Castle represents the absolute power of the shoguns in Kyoto. It is with this in mind that Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo in Japanese) was built. Designed in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and completed in 1626, it served as a Kyoto home for shoguns of the Edo period.
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Nishiki Market
Food Market where Kyoto citizen go to do their food shopping or eat at restaurants. Let's explore ...
Food Market where Kyoto citizen go to do their food shopping or eat at restaurants. Let's explore Japanese food!
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Gion District
Gion is the traditional district of Kyoto. If you are lucky, you can even meet geisha on their wal...
Gion is the traditional district of Kyoto. If you are lucky, you can even meet geisha on their walk!
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Kiyomizu-dera
This temple is famous for its terrace from where you can see all Kyoto. We will visit all its temp...
This temple is famous for its terrace from where you can see all Kyoto. We will visit all its temples and surrounding buildings then go to admire the view.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its thousands of bright red torii gates that lead up ...
Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its thousands of bright red torii gates that lead up to sacred Mount Inari.
Around 2000 JPY/person
Public transportation if we take it
Nijo Castle entrance fee (1,300 JPY/person)
