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  • Ninenzaka
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 2-chome
    This is a slope leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, its loose paving stones and lines of houses giving off a Kyoto atmosphere. It is a popular shopping spot with a number of Kyoto souvenir stores with goods including traditional confectionery, Japanese-style sundries and chirimen-sansho (dried baby sardines with Chinese pepper). It is recommended to stop for a break along the way at a cafe featuring Japanese-style sweets.
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  • Sannenzaka (Sanneizaka)
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 2
    One of Higashiyama’s most famous tourist spots, this steep stone paved 100 meter hill road leads from Yasaka to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. When the Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 808, this path was built for visitors. The path is lined with souvenir shops, ceramic stores, and Japanese restaurants, giving it a truly Kyoto air. The hill is also called Sanneizaka. There are many theories as to its derivation, but based on the characters which comprise it (meaning “to give birth” and “preference,” it is widely believed that it gained this name from the parishioners climbing it to reach the Koyasu-no-to and pray for a safe childbirth.
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  • Tara Tara Zaka
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Sanjo Dori
  • Kuki Ke slope
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    Kyoto Prefecture Nantan
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Around Gion Around Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Around Okazaki Around Ginkaku-Ji Temple Ichijo-ji Temple / Shugakuin Around Fushimi Inari Around Kyoto Station City Center Around Kyoto Imperial Palace Around Nishijin Around Kamigamo Around Kinkaku-Ji Temple Uzumasa / Hanazono Arashiyama / Sagano / Takao Around Mt. Hiei Ohara / Kurama / Kifune Katsura / Nishiyama Yamashina / Daigo Around Fushimi Around Uji Joyo / Yawata Kyotanabe / Kizugawa Kameoka / Nantan Maizuru / Miyazu
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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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