Recommendable sightseeing spots in Kyoto, Japan.

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Photographs of Tenryu-ji

Tenryu-ji (天龍寺) is a temple in Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. Many photographs of Tenryu-ji are published.
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Zuiho-in – Kita-ku, Kyoto

Zuiho-in (瑞峯院) is a temple in Kita-ku, Kyoto. There are the gardens named Dokuza-tei and Kammin-tei which ripple mark of white sand is characteristic and shapely.
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Mimuroto-ji – Uji, Kyoto

Mimuroto-ji (三室戸寺) is a Honzaishugen sect temple in Uji, Kyoto. The 20,000 azalea and the 10,000 hydrangea are planted in the garden. Azelea are best view about from the end of April to the beginning of May. Hydrangea are best view about from the middle to the end of June.
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Reikan-ji – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Reikan-ji (霊鑑寺) is a temple in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Although it is not ordinarily open to the public, it will be open in spring and autumn. There is a garden which is beautiful with camellia and autumn leaves. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November.
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Honen-in – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Honen-in (法然院) is a temple in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Although it is not ordinarily open to the public, it will be open in spring and autumn. However, it is ordinarily able to be entered the precincts, where limited area. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November.
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Daiho-in – Ukyo-ku, Kyoto

Daiho-in (大法院) is a temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. Although it is not ordinarily open to the public, it may be open in spring and autumn. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November.
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Ryogin-an – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Ryogin-an (龍吟庵) is a temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Although it is not ordinarily open to the public, it may be open in spring and autumn. There are three different type gardens which are simple and distinctive. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November.
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Komyo-in – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Komyo-in (光明院) is a temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. The garden is sublime and the cherry blossoms, azaleas, maples and moss are very beautiful. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. Cherry blossoms are best view about from the end of March to the beginning of April.
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Tofuku-ji – Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

Tofuku-ji (東福寺) is a temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. Characteristic and aesthetic gardens are arranged in the north, south, east and west of Honbo (priests' living quarters). Tofuku-ji is a famous place of interest for autumn leaves. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November.
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Tenju-an – Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Tenju-an (天授庵) is a temple in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The garden which bamboo grove and the autumn leaves reflected on the part of surface of the water other than the lotus leaves are beautiful. Autumn leaves are best view about from the middle to the end of November. In autumn, special night visit may be held.