Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto is historically noteworthy as the country’s capital for a thousand years and Japan’s largest city until the 16th century. It also offers visitors 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This travel guide shows those you can enjoy in a single day.

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Shakyo at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 2

Shakyo at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan

1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 3

Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan

1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
Phoenix Atop Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 4

Phoenix Atop Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan

1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
Golden Pavilion Side View at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 5

Golden Pavilion Side View at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan

1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
White Snake Pagoda at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 6

White Snake Pagoda at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan

1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
Main Gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 7

Main Gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho
Main Hall at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 8

Main Hall at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho
Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 10

Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho
Walking Inside Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 11

Walking Inside Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho
Stone Lanterns at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 12

Stone Lanterns at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho
Fox Holding Key at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 13

Fox Holding Key at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho
Sanmon Gate at Koshoji Temple in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 14

Sanmon Gate at Koshoji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒600-8261 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward
Temizuya at Koshoji Temple in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 15

Temizuya at Koshoji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒600-8261 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward
Goeido Gate at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 16

Goeido Gate at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒600-8501 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Shimogyō-ku, Monzenchō
Goeido Gate Lantern at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 17

Goeido Gate Lantern at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒600-8501 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Shimogyō-ku, Monzenchō
Founder’s Hall at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 18

Founder’s Hall at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒600-8501 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Shimogyō-ku, Monzenchō
Amidado Altar at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 19

Amidado Altar at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Japan, 〒600-8501 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Shimogyō-ku, Monzenchō
Amida Hall Gate at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 21

Amida Hall Gate at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Karasuma Shichi-jō Agaru, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto 600-8505, Japan
Amida and Founder’s Hall at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 22

Amida and Founder’s Hall at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Karasuma Shichi-jō Agaru, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto 600-8505, Japan
Dragon Sculpture at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 23

Dragon Sculpture at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Karasuma Shichi-jō Agaru, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto 600-8505, Japan
Founder’s Hall Gate at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan - Encircle Photos 24

Founder’s Hall Gate at Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Japan

Karasuma Shichi-jō Agaru, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto 600-8505, Japan
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