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Kyoto's Top 10
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A paradise tucked at the base of the Higashiyama mountains, Kyoto's famed Silver Pavil-
ion is everything a Buddhist temple ought to be. The eponymous pavilion looks over a tran-
quil pond, and the expansive stroll garden is sublime. Make your way past the unique Gin-
shadan sand mound (used to reflect moonlight into the main hall for moon-viewing cere-
monies), then climb the pathway to a viewpoint that offers panoramic views over the entire
city. The autumn foliage here is among the best in the city.
Northern Higashiyama
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