As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... But all of those things are secondary to Gion's real source of fame – the geisha.

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April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

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Many visitors insist that Kiyomizu-dera Temple should be on every Kyoto traveler's to-do list. Kiyomizu-dera Temple opens at 6 a.m. every day of the year and closes between 6 and 6:30 p.m. daily ...

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