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Kitano Tenmangu & Nijo Castle
This area in the north-west of central Kyoto brings together Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the god of learning, and Nijo-jo Castle, the Tokugawa shogunate’s Kyoto residence and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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New Year in Kyoto: Hatsumode Without the Crush
Where to go on New Year’s Eve and 1 January, what closes and how to get around when trains stop,…
Where to Stay in Kyoto: Every Area Compared (2026)
Six neighborhoods rated for transport, food, atmosphere and value, plus the new accommodation tax.