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The major attraction for most visitors to Kyoto is the city's beautiful Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, gardens, ancient streets and castles. But with over 2000 temples and shrines to choose from it is impossible to see everything. I have assembled some lists of possible itineraries below:

Spacious Planet Recommended Kyoto Itinerary
World Heritage Sites in Kyoto
Famous Temples of Kyoto
Famous Shrines of Kyoto
Castles in Kyoto
Gardens in Kyoto
Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Oldest Sites in Kyoto

If you are lucky enough to be visiting Kyoto during the Cherry Blossom or late Autumn seasons check out these seasonal itineraries:

List of Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Kyoto
List of Good Spots for Viewing Leaves Changing Color in Kyoto

If your in Kyoto for more than a few days I recommend taking a day trip to a nearby spot:

Day Trips from Kyoto

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Is there a manga museum in Kyoto? (2) posted by coco8 on September 30, 2008

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What are the different regions of Kyoto? (1)
asked by harmony on July 6, 2009

Why are Kyoto streets in a grid pattern (unlike Tokyo)? (1)
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What are the mountain ranges that surround Kyoto called? (1)
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Why was Kyoto chosen as the capital of Imperial Japan? (1)
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How many universities are there in Kyoto? (1)
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Was Kyoto damaged in the big Kobe (hanshin) earthquake? (1)
asked by harmony on July 6, 2009

What is the population of Kyoto? (1)
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Was Kyoto attacked during WWII? (1)
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How long was Kyoto the capital of Japan? (1)
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What are the most popular or famous temples and shrines in Kyoto? (1)
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	Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots In Kyoto (17)		Famous Temples Of Kyoto (11)
	Hidden Gems Of Kyoto (0)		Kyoto Bamboo Forest (10)
	Kyoto Protocol(19)		Kyoto Shrines And Temples(196)
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Kyoto Links and References

Johnnie Hillwalker's Tour of Kyoto
This walk has been privately operated since 1996 by Mr. Hajime Hirooka, better known as Johnnie Hillwalker, one of the best tour guides in Japan, with 47 years of tour guide experience.
http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/h-s-love/

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