Sylvia Van Overvelt & Kris Caluwaerts

Top 10 Kyoto Temples and Shrines You Can’t Miss

August 26, 2020

Kyoto is well-known as the cultural heart of Japan, with many traditional temples and shrines. It is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites and regularly campai...

Japan

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