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Welcome to the Japan Section

In this section you will details about tourist attractions in and around Kyoto. There is also a links section and some information about Japan

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Kyoto Imperial Palace

Located in the center of Kyoto the imperial palace is set in a wonderful park.

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Ryogen-in

A small zen temple famous for its 5 gardens and also its ancient artefacts

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Kiyomizu-dera

This world famous temple contains great pagodas and various sub-temples

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Gion Matsuri

This annual festival takes place in July and is one of the most famous and popular in Japan. The highlight of the festival is the parade on the 17th of July.

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Heian Jingu

Extensive gardens and replicas of Heian era buildings

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Nijo Castle

This castle or palace is the former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns

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Updates

  1. 17 08 07: Added Japan section Japan
  2. 29 04 07: Added Glossary page
  3. 09 04 07: Added more promos on home page
  4. 08 04 07: Re-designed site put up live