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"This hidden gem features 1,200 unique rakan statues, created through a revitalization effort led by Buddhist artist Kocho Nishimura in the 1980s." - Travel + Leisure Editors
1,200 moss-covered Rakan statues with unique expressions await
2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8439, Japan Get directions
Kaiseki restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Michelin-starred chef offers seasonal kaiseki dishes with unique flavors.
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Japanese inn · Kyoto-shi
Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats, free WiFi, and bar
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Restaurant · Kyoto-shi
French cuisine with Kyoto ingredients, city views, impeccable service
Sushi restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Intimate, unfussy restaurant offering traditional Kyoto-style mackerel sushi
Cafe · Kyoto-shi
Books, plants, gourmet bites, and excellent coffee in a hip cafe
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Breakfast restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Imaginative fish dishes, fresh ingredients, refined presentation
Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi
Golden pavilion temple with meticulously manicured gardens
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Melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, unique sake cups, and attentive service
Hotel · Kyoto-shi
Riverside luxury retreat accessed by boat, offering traditional rooms and spa.
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Traditional ryokan offering exceptional hospitality, delicious kaiseki meals, and baths