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Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and... more » Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and the Ryoanji zen garden. Walk around Old Kyoto, through alleys of traditional narrow wooden houses, known as "houses for eels," to restaurant terraces along the River Kamo. The geisha quarter's Gion Corner offers glimpses into traditional arts, from puppetry to kyo-mai, dance performances by apprentice geisha. « less

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Best of Kyoto 2008!

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Kyoto Hotel Okura

5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Canada
May 16, 2008

My wife and I stayed at the Okura for 3 nights in May and had an amazing time and was treated with some of the best service we've ever had at a hotel. Our concierge (all of them that we talked to),...more

Heianbo Ryokan

4 of 5 stars
Brisbane
May 15, 2008

We only stayed one night in April which worked well being a close walk to the train station. It was easy to find with a large grocery store near by. As we arrived early and left late it was a handy...more

Green Peace in Kyoto

May 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Japan is considered one of the cleanest, safest and most polite countries in the world. I should know. I lived in Japan for 10 years. I returned to Japan after a lengthy absence and wanted a more...more

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