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少馳 徐
"東本願寺參拜接待所:隱藏在地底下的殿堂。建築師:高松伸 Shin Takamatsu. 東本願寺已有四百年的歷史,有著巍峨的寺廟建築群,如果要加建的話確實會破壞整體建築形象。高松伸很聰明地把整個建築收在地下,再以月眉形的天窗來採光,並且讓整個空間呈現上窄下寬的陶甕形狀。 而整座建築地下化後, 只在中庭地面上留下如月眉狀的天窗及圓形狀地表, 這個抽象幾何狀地表,簡潔優美地有如京都寺廟常有的枯山水庭園, 可說是另種形式的庭園表現。 "
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Dan Tanda
"Large gorgeous Buddhist temple located close to Kyoto Station. Often uncrowded, with a beautiful gold and black colour. "
"Fun Fact: The main hall is the largest wooden structure in Kyoto! Admission: Free"

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Welcome to your ultimate Kyoto Guide packed with +175 places to explore and visit. Things to Do: ⛩️🌳 shrines, temples, parks, & gardens 🎋🎍 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Area Guide 🍺🍗 Nishiki Market Food Guide 🖼️ 🎨 museums & art galleries 🛍️🏬 unique shopping spots Food Spots: 🍢 traditional Kyoto cuisine ☕️ favourite coffee shops 🍰 cafes & bakeries 🍱 Japanese comfort food 🌱 vegan & vegetarian spots 🍡 desserts & snack spots 🍜 ramen, udon, and soba 🍶 Japanese izakayas 🌮 international food 🍺 craft beer & cocktail bars ☆This guide contains the best of Kyoto adventuring☆ 1. The top tourist locations with my notes and tips. 2. My favourite off-the-beaten path temples and shrines to avoid the crowds. 3. A dedicated Arashiyama Bamboo Forest section, including my favourite spots to see that are lesser known. 4. A full separate guide to Nishiki Market and the side streets around it. There is a lot to do in the area, even once the market closes at night! 5. A massive selection of food spots to choose from, there is something for everyone. ☆ Have fun in Kyoto, and don't forget to take some time to just get lost in the backstreets ☆ Love, Martina aka King Kogi
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