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The gardens of this estate offer great views of the Kyoto area
Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Tokyo
October 28th 2016 Kyoto
Kyoto was the capital of Japan for a thousand years and has an overwhelming legacy of temples and palaces: Nijo Castle, complete with walls, towers, and a moat, was built in 1603 and served as the seat of government. Founded in 711, Fushimi Inari Shrine features a spectacular avenue of bright orange torii gates.The magnificent Golden Pavilion Kinkaku-ji is one of Kyoto's most picturesque att
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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom