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Southern Kyoto Area

About Southern Kyoto Area

An area with the charm of an ancient city

The Rakunan area of Kyoto is home to many historic temples and shrines, giving the area the feel of an ancient city.

The area is famous for the Senbon-torii gate of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and the five-story pagoda of Toji Temple, which attract many tourists.

The Fushimi area is also dotted with sake breweries, where sake tasting and tours can be enjoyed.

History

Fushimiinari Shrine

Fushimiinari Shrine

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Daigoji(Temple)

Daigoji(Temple)

World Heritage
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Tofukuji(Temple)

Tofukuji(Temple)

National Treasure
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manjuji(Temple)

manjuji(Temple)

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