Top 5 Most Beautiful Shrines and Temples in Kyoto

The shinto and buddhist culture combined with its rich history has made Japanese temples and shrine an important part of its well known architechture. With that being said, it would almost be impossible to visit Japan without visiting the beauty of this Japanese architechture has to offer. Traveling to Kyoto, make time to visit these shrines as it offers some of the most stunning shrines in Japan.

金閣寺
金閣寺
金閣寺為足利義滿於1397年建成的寺院。寺內的舍利殿以金箔作裝飾,外觀閃爍生輝,因此享負「金閤寺」之美名。
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清水寺
清水寺
清水寺內供奉著觀音菩薩,是日本國內眾多的觀音靈場之一。於京都寺院當中有著相對悠久的歷史。是獲列入為世界遺產的京都人氣觀光地點。
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三十三間堂
三十三間堂
於1266年重建,經歷多次修復後,成功得以保存超過700年的三十三間堂。全檜木製的本堂總長約120公尺,內裡供奉著1001尊觀音像。
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仁和寺
仁和寺
由宇多天皇於888年創建而成。平安時代的貴族住居、寢殿樣式的建築物獲國家認定為國寶,同時亦是世界遺產之一、春天的賞櫻聖地。
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醍醐寺
醍醐寺
豐臣秀喜為了舉辦一場賞櫻豪猷絢爛的賞櫻盛會而特地重建的醍醐寺。春天時上千棵櫻花樹璀璨盛放;豐臣秀吉臨終前遺憾未能親眼見證的紅葉景色亦非常壯觀。
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