Ancient Sites Near Kyoto That Are Worth Visiting
Posted by Ashley Atkinson-Leon on 1st Feb 2018
While there’s plenty to
see and do in
Kyoto,
there are also some historical temples and buildings—some built
as early as the 8th century—outside the city center that are worth
taking the time to travel to. See our suggestions below.
Uji
Uji is on the outskirts of Kyoto, and is the site of
The Tale of Genji
by Lady Shikibu Murasaki, which follows the royal intrigues of the Heian court.
Considered the first novel in the wor...
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What to See and Do in Kyoto
Posted by Ashley Atkinson-Leon on 14th Apr 2016
Kyoto is a beautiful city in Japan with an ancient past. If
you appreciate seeing firsthand how the foundations of a culture were laid as
well as centuries-old architecture, you can’t miss it.
Probably the easiest and most cost-effective way to get to
Kyoto from Tokyo is to take the
Shinkansen
(high speed train). Along the way, you’ll be rewarded with sights of the famous
Mt. Fuji (known affectionately as Fuji-san in Japan)...
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