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Tofukuji Temple: Timber bridges dancing in the air
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    • Tofuku-ji Temple Complex
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    The TSUTEN-KYO BRIDGE and the Garden of the ABBOT'S HALL are some of my favorite places in Kyoto. These 2 destinations are only part of the large complex of buildings, including the San-mon Main Gate (oldest in Japan).

    Do not miss the nearby REIUN-IN Tea Garden - a maze of sliding shoji screen doors and a rock garden.

    Perfect, relaxing place to go on the first day in Kyoto after travel. If you are ambitous, the Fushimi-Inari Hike (? page 148) looks great (but hard to do in reverse from reading the guide book directions).
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    Address: 1 Km southwest of the main Kyoto station
    Directions: Southern Kyoto
    Take the Local train one stop to Tofukuji station. then walk uphll to the east.
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    Kodaiji Temple: TREE House - Tea house: KODAI-JI
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    • Three fantastic tea houses: One at the entry - with a large round window. Perfectly manicured gardens. At the top of the wooded hillside, past the bamboo grove, sits two more tea houses, connected by attractive covered walkways. Unique two-floor tea house design.
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    Museum and gift stores across the street.
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    Do not miss the japanese paistry restaurant nearby for one of the best micro-gardens in Kyoto. The rickshaw drivers pull up to a perfect framed window looking into the Kobe fish pond.

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    Directions: Close to Kiyomizu-dera (Temple), the 5 story pagoda and Maruyama-koen park
    Other Contact: ¥500
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    Nijo Castle: Massive feudal castle - Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo)
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    • This is what a castle should look like, complete with a massive stone wall and TWO moats surrounding a complex of buildings and beautiful grounds.

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    Things To Do: "It's good to be King" - Katsura Imperial Villa
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    • The gardens here are distinguished by carefully planned views from the surrounding buildings. The uniquely decorated tea house has windows that frame breathtaking views. Door hinges and hardware are extremely detailed and well crafted. "Considered one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture" for good reason.
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    32 different features pictured in the English language "Pocket Guide 3" make this a rich and rewarding experience.
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    Tour in Japanese (only) by reservation (only) from the Imperial Household Agency at the Kyoto Imperial PALACE.
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    Address: 5 Km due west of the main Kyoto train Station
    Directions: Southwest Kyoto - across the river
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    mikan- Sat Sep 13, 2003 20:40 UTC
     Your pages are really nice. Makes me remember my travels in Japan and Czech Republic. Maybe they are too good my feet are itching to get away now ;)    		CliffClaven Mon Jun 16, 2003 16:49 UTC
     It's difficult not to like Kyoto!
    ExGuyParis Mon Jun 16, 2003 16:44 UTC
     I'm happy to see this site growing. The photos display your usual art for great composition.    		nicolettart Sun Jun 15, 2003 20:59 UTC
     Extremely informative!! Look forward to more..Arigato Gozaimas! P.S: Was the Handicraft Center a tourist trap?
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