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Shimogamo Shrine
Japan » Kyoto
Place » Historical Place

Japan, Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Shimogamo Izumikawacho

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One of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, Shimogamo Shrine is one of a pair alongside Kamigamo Shrine that was constructed in the sixth and seventh centuries in order to protect against malign influences. The shrine complex is surrounded by the Tadasu no Mori forest that shelters visitors in a world of green and winding streams as well as a small shrine used to pray for beauty.

Nijo Castle
Japan » Kyoto
Place » Historical Place

541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan

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Nijo Castle is a historic and culturally significant castle located in Kyoto, Japan. It is renowned for its architectural beauty, well-preserved Edo-period buildings, beautiful gardens, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nijo Castle was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).

Fushimi Inari Taisha
Japan » Kyoto
Place » Historical Place

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

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Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most famous and iconic Shinto shrines in Kyoto, Japan. It is renowned for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates that create a mesmerizing tunnel-like path through a dense forest.