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Kyoto

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Ine Niizaki Shrine

What is the secret to immortality, the fountain of youth, or a good life? It has been a search that has perplexed mankind for centuries, one that is like the mythical El Dorado.

By Bonson Lam

Kyoto

Cycling

Ine Cycling

It is a beautiful spring day. We snake and skirt the water's edge, with the sun behind us and the biggest smile on our face. We have this place to ourselves, in this preserved old town that thousands may have flown past from Japan to the Eurasian landmass. Where are we? Only three hours from Kyoto Station.

By Bonson Lam

Kyoto

Fall Lights at Kodai-ji

Enjoy the beautiful light displays during fall at Kodai-ji, a Buddhist temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto.

By Illaura Rossiter

Kyoto

Culture

Yasaka Jinja of Kyoto

Yasaka Jinja is one of the most famous Shinto shrines of Kyoto. It was founded over 1350 years ago.

By Elena Lisina

Kyoto

Culture

Keishun-in Temple in Kyoto

In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Keishun-in is a very peaceful Zen Buddhist temple, with tranquil gardens unchanged in centuries.

By Peter Sidell

Kyoto

Culture

Hokongo-in Temple in Kyoto

Between central Kyoto and Arashiyama in Japan, Hokongo-in is a Buddhist temple with an attractive garden and some impressive, ancient statues.

By Peter Sidell

About Kyoto

Japan’s capital from AD 794 to 1868, the list of possible tourist destinations in Kyoto is endless; Kyoto can be enjoyed in so many ways.

You can attempt to visit all of major sites, including but certainly not limited to: Fushimi Inari Shrine and its brilliant vermillion row of torii gates, its many temples (most notably Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, and Kinkaku-ji), Nijo Castle, and Amanohashidate (one of the Three Views of Japan).

Or you can attempt to "experience" Kyoto and its rich culture: appreciate the traditional architecture and maiko of the Gion district, witness the Gion Festival (held every July), and indulge in the various delicacies Kyoto has to offer, such as Uji matcha green tea, tofu, and various Japanese confectioneries. Kyoto is on the bucket list of many a traveller, and for good reason.