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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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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20180531/IMG_1534-s.jpg)
Kyoto Railway Museum
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20171127/IMG_0838-s.jpg)
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20171127/IMG_0536-s.jpg)
Nishiki Market
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20171125/IMG_9449-s.jpg)
Tofukuji
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Autumn Colours
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20120120/IMG_2816-s.jpg)
Imperial Palace
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20120120/IMG_3560-s.jpg)
Kurama
Kifune Shrine
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20120122/IMG_5964-s.jpg)
Tenryu-ji, Myoshin-ji
Ninna-ji
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20120122/IMG_6098-s.jpg)
Ryoan-ji, Kinkakuji, Daitokuji
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20120123/IMG_6564-s.jpg)
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20120123/IMG_7099-s.jpg)
Kodai-ji
Yasaka-jinja Shrine
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![](http://www.globalphotos.org/kyoto/20120123/IMG_7400-s.jpg)
Chion-in Temple
Heian Jingu Shrine
Ginkakuji
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