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KYOTO, JAPAN - March 27, 2014: The Nijo-jo Castle on March 27, 2014 in Kyoto, Japan. The Nijo-jo Castle was the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan for over 260 years

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People walking under thousands of Torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.

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Fushimi Inari-Taisha

An empty paved path narrows between low fences of dry brown twigs, walled in by tall green bamboo culms.

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Vendors prepare chestnuts to sell at Nishiki Market in Kyoto, Japan on 22 November 2016.

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Kyoto, Japan - 05.08.2024: Tourists encountering a free roaming Japanese Macaque at Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-27T17:58:02.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

Kyoto, Japan - November 22 2015: Eikando (View of Eternity Hall) Zenrinji (Temple of Forest of Zen), founded in 853, houses a famous Amida statue which a Japanese important Cultural Property
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Ginkaku or Ginkaku-ji also called Silver Pavilion or Silver Temple. Spectacular giant cone in zen garden made of gravel in Kyoto Japan. License Type: media_digital Download Time: 2024-06-26T13:23:40.000Z User: catalinaaragon Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530

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Kyoto, Japan - July 16, 2013: Gion Matsuri is Japan's most popular festival, held annually in Kyoto License Type: media Download Time: 2021-08-09T13:12:27.000Z User: Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

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Kyoto, Japan - April 2 2023: Heian Shrine built on the occasion of 1100th anniversary of the capital's foundation in Kyoto, dedicated to the spirits of the first and last emperors who reigned the city License Type: media Download Time: 2024-05-22T23:43:18.000Z User: mvm_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

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Kyoto, Japan. December 1st, 2025: The Higashi Hongan-ji Temple during sunrise. , License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-22T17:02:01.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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Higashi Hongan-ji

Japanese Style Garden 'Katsura-Rikyu Palace' in Kyoto city, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-07-05T07:13:05.000Z, User: catalinaaragon, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Kyoto 8, other: Catalina Aragon

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Kiyomizu or Kiyomizu-dera temple in autum season at Kyoto Japan

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2ATJB76 Beautiful gaden at the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace

2ATJB76 Beautiful gaden at the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace Park

A historic steam locomotive is on display at a roundhouse as part of a museum exhibit.

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Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto, Japan, April, 8, 2024: Kyoto station during the day from top of the stairs , License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-02-05T16:27:08.000Z, User: nic.dhoedt_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Lonely Planet Japan 19, other: Nicolas D'Hoedt

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People wander a narrow canal-side path under a canopy of pink cherry blossoms.

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Philosopher's Path

Kyoto, Japan - December 5 2024 : The beautiful autumn foliage along the approach to Shimogamo Shrine, also known as Kamo Mioya Jinja., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-06T22:17:24.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: Best temples in Kyoto, other: Brian Healy

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Shimogamo-jinja

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The photo shows autumn foliage around Aizendo Hall (Octagonal Hall)of Tofuku-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan.

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KYOTO,JAPAN - APRIL 4 :Visitor come across Sanmon gate , the main entrance Chion-in temple in Hiyashiyama . This gate is one of the Japan national treasure . On 4 April 2014 in Kyoto , Japan.
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Small jizo statues at the Daitokuji Temple.
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Kyoto, Japan - December 11, 2023 : Autumn of Kamigamo Shrine, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-26T20:10:30.000Z, User: Ppeterson948, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

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Zen Garden at Kennin-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan License Type: media_digital Download Time: 2024-06-26T13:23:40.000Z User: catalinaaragon Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530

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Kinkaku-ji, or Rokuon-ji, historic Golden pavillion architecture, zen buddhist temple, surrounding by japanese garden, Kyoto, Japan on 3 December 2023, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-22T17:48:59.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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KYOTO, JAPAN -NOV 25, 2012: Tourists around the Sanmon gate at Nanzenji Temple in autumn. This Sanmon gate was constructed in 1628 for soldiers who died in the siege of Osaka Castle in 1615.
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KYOTO, JAPAN. MAY 2024

Pontocho

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KYOTO, JAPAN. MAY 2024

Ryōan-ji Buddhist temple with zen rock garden.

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Saiho-ji Temple, which is said to have been established by the monk Gyoki 1300 years ago, was restored and converted into a Zen temple by the monk Muso Soseki in 1339. The precincts are covered by more than 120 types of moss, resembling a beautifu...

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Statues of Goddess Kannon at Sanjusangendo Temple

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Sanjūsangen-dō

Tenryu-ji temple in Kyoto in a rainy day, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-27T16:45:14.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet WIP, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

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Kyoto City, japan-December 7, 2024: Togetsukyo Bridge is a landmark of the Arashiyama area in Kyoto. In autumn, Arashiyama is full of colorful maple leaves., License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-27T18:05:20.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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A family with two strollers bump their way down steps in front of a shrine.

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KYOTO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 22: The National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto, Japan on October 22, 2014. Opened to the public on October 26, 1986, situated on the opposite side of Kyoto Municipal Museum
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National Museum of Modern Art

Kyoto Botanical Gardens in spring cherry blossoms, Kyoto, Japan License Type: media_digital Download Time: 2024-06-26T13:23:40.000Z User: catalinaaragon Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530

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Kyoto Botanical Gardens

Kyoto, Japan-26 Nov, 2019: Nonomiya-jinja in Kyoto. A Shinto shrine in the Arashiyama district on the west side of the city of Kyoto in Kyoto prefecture, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-05-27T17:44:16.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet App, other: Nadine Zhan

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Kyoto, Japan - October 5, 2015: Japanese gardens and main house (Daijokaku) in the Okochi Sanso villa in Arashiyama, Kyoto, the former home and garden of the Japanese period film amor Denjiro Okochi.

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Ōkōchi Sansō

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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art , entrance facade

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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

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Kyoto International Manga Museum

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Nishijin Textile Center

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Sentō Imperial Palace

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Shūgaku-in Rikyū Imperial Villa

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Tōei Kyoto Studio Park

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Adashino Nenbutsu-ji

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Kitano Tenman-gū

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Kyoto National Museum

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Kyoto State Guest House

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Nanzen-ji Oku-no-in

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