Forest, Park
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of the most visited places in Kyoto and is located in a tourist attraction area near Tenryu-ji Temple, the old Togetsukyō Bridge and the Katsura River Canyon. Exchange the numerous temples and palaces for the magical atmosphere of slender and tall bamboo trees. Walking among them, you will find yourself in a completely different world. [btn "Book a hotel in Kyoto at a discount" https://www.booking.com/city/jp…
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Palace, Garden
The Kyoto Imperial Palace served as the main residence of the Japanese Emperor until 1868. In that year, the capital was moved to Tokyo. The vast grounds are located in the northern part of the centre and include many buildings and extensive gardens. [btn "Book a hotel in central Kyoto" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/kyoto.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kjoto-imperial-palace] The main part of the complex are two palaces: The Imperial Palace …
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Park, Zoo
Iwatayama Monkey Park is a popular attraction in the Arashiyama area. Here you have a unique chance to see a troop of about 120 Japanese macaques in their natural habitat. Although the monkeys appear to be tame, they are wild animals. Do not touch them or look the monkeys in the eye. It can scare them into aggressive behaviour. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Kyoto" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/kyoto.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kjoto…
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