Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden ...

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Konkai Komyo-ji Temple is an unmissable treasure in Kyoto. It is most famous for the sparkling Shiun Garden, also known as the Purple Cloud Garden. The name derives from the legend about Honen Shonin, ...

Hilton Kyoto on Kawaramachi-dori street is a convenient spot for exploring more of the city’s traditions, cultural arts and gardens.

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