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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
Shinto shrine · Kyoto-shi
Thousands of vibrant red torii gates form mountain trails
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Scenic spot · Kyoto-shi
Towering bamboo stalks create a serene, otherworldly atmosphere.
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French restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Seasonal French cuisine, herbs, Kansai ingredients, wine pairings
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Creative cuisine restaurant · Kyoto-shi
French-Japanese fusion cuisine with creative, delicate dishes
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Historic shrine hosts Gion Festival; beautiful lanterns at night
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Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi
Golden pavilion temple with meticulously manicured gardens
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Fine dining restaurant · Kyoto-shi
450-year-old 3-star Michelin kaiseki restaurant with private garden rooms
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Restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Sleek modern dining with terrace, upscale European & Japanese
Stand bar · Kyoto-shi
Sake, cocktails, craft beer, local spirits, DJ, obanzai
Hotel · Kyoto-shi
Modern Japanese hotel with communal bathhouse