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Kyoto became the capital of Japan in the 8th century, and remained the capital for over 1000 years. With many temples and historic sights, I took 3 days to explore a few of the highlights. Being only 30 minutes away by express train and 15 minutes by Shinkansen, Kyoto is a great day trip option from Osaka.
However, there is enough to spend a week here on its own right, and using Kyoto as a base to explore surrounding areas such as Lake Biwa and Nara.
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Lake Biwa - Otsu
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Lake Biwa - Hikone
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Lake Biwa - Omi-Hachiman
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Kyoto Railway Museum
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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Nishiki Market
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Tofukuji
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Autumn Colours
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Imperial Palace
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Kurama
Kifune Shrine
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Tenryu-ji, Myoshin-ji
Ninna-ji
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Ryoan-ji, Kinkakuji, Daitokuji
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Kodai-ji
Yasaka-jinja Shrine
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Chion-in Temple
Heian Jingu Shrine
Ginkakuji
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