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Kyōto (京都) was the capital of Japan for over a millennium, and carries a reputation as the nation's most beautiful city and its cultural capital - even the national government's Agency for Cultural Affairs moved there in 2023. However, visitors may be surprised by how much work they will have to do to see Kyoto's beautiful side. Most first impressions of the city will be of the urban sprawl of central Kyoto, around the ultra-modern glass-and-steel train station, which is itself an example of a city steeped in tradition colliding with the modern world.

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  1. SeeHistoric siteCentral

    Tō-ji

    東寺 Tō-ji; East Temple; Kyō-ō-gokoku-ji (教王護国寺)

    An impressive complex of Buddhist temple buildings, this site features the tallest pagoda in Japan. Bright colors decorate the interior of many buildings on the site, and Buddhist sculptures compliment the color choices. The grounds include a relaxing garden, and cherry blossoms. The Kōbō-san market fair is held here on the 21st of every month.

    Daily 08:30-17:30 (until 16:30 from mid-September to mid-March) · Admission to grounds free; Kondō & Treasure Hall ¥500; Pagoda ¥800 · Limited wheelchair access · Heritage listed

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    Nishiki Market

    An enclosed traditional shopping street, expensive but full of interesting shops and products, including great souvenirs and snacks. It runs east-west, a block north of Shijo-dori, and at its eastern end it connects to Teramachi-dori, another, newer shopping street that runs north-south.

    Mo-Su,PH 10:00-18:00+

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    Kōbō-san Market

    On the 21st of each month, Tō-ji hosts a large flea market on and around the temple grounds. It's like a one-day festival, with long rows of food vendors joining an odd assortment of sellers — everything from elegant Japanese crafts and rare plants to piles of old postcards, photos, movie posters, and appliances from decades past.

    Early morning till around 16:30

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    Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Flea Market

    On the 25th of each month Kitano Tenmangu hosts a flea market, with vendors lining both sides of the pathway leading up to the honden and then extends around each side. Pottery, porcelain, traditional dolls, and clothing are among the items sold, along with food. If you can manage to get here on the 25th, it's a great place to find unique souvenirs for great prices.

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    京山食品

    東山区三条通白川筋3筋目西入唐戸鼻町565

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    おいでやす 上賀茂伝統野菜直売所

    上賀茂池端町39-1

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    おひがしさん門前未来プロジェクト

    下京区烏丸通七条上る常葉町754

  8. BuyFlea market

    ハイキャラット京都

    左京区岡崎最勝寺町

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    るてん商店街

    京都府京都市下京区上之町（塩小路通）１５

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    豊彩

    下京区五条通堺町西入塩竈町353

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    Ｒｅ:京都博覧会 - Re:Kex.・各月開催

    左京区岡崎最勝寺町

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    竹村農園直売所

    129 Kanshuji Goshouchicho

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    中古農機具買取専門店ネクスト本社(桂事業所)

    西京区桂野里町41-35松風桂ビル3F

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    京やさい佐伯

    上京区御前通上の下立売上る西上之町254-4

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    平安楽市

    Okazaki Saishojicho

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    植村横丁　ガレージマーケット

    中京区小川通六角下る元本能寺町388

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    鷹峯メルカート

    Su 10:00-15:00