Kyoto Art, Autumn, Central + Museum pictures

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Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.

This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.

This temple is a hidden gem with majestic halls that open to the public on select occasions.

More than any other site, this shrine is celebrated for the unrivaled autumnal colors of the trees surrounding the spiritual Zen haven.

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.