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Tourist Trap: Anything but Zen
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  • The famous Rock Garden at Ryoanji Temple lacks that zen tranquility due to overcrowding.

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    At Least Do This: The walking paths and the lake are very beautiful. The atmosphere and food at the "Seven Herb Tofu Restauraunt" is sublime (and prolongs life). [Restaurant is 3/4 of the way around the lake]
    Alternative: See the dragons on the sliding doors in the Temple. Throw a coin in the "Tsukubai" stone wash basin. Buy postcards and save the film.
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    Tourist Trap: Go to Katsura Imperial Villa instead
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  • Kyoto - high walls surround the Palace
  • high walls surround the Palace
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  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Not a tourist trap, but only moderately interesting inside the walls of the inner Palace. No admittance to any of the buildings or through the beautiful garden around the pond.
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    At Least Do This: The grounds outside the central Palace walls are similar to Central Park in New York City - a huge landscaped area located in the center of the city. Good spot for lunch.
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    Alternative: Go to Katsura (Rikyu) Imperial Villa instead (see "Must see actiitvies")
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    Comments for dogears about Kyoto
    mikan- Sat Sep 13, 2003 19:40 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 15:49 UTC
     It's difficult not to like Kyoto!
    ExGuyParis Mon Jun 16, 2003 15:44 UTC
     I'm happy to see this site growing. The photos display your usual art for great composition.
    nicolettart Sun Jun 15, 2003 19:59 UTC
     Extremely informative!! Look forward to more..Arigato Gozaimas! P.S: Was the Handicraft Center a tourist trap?
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