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Surreal scenes of Nara’s giant Buddha statue getting its once-a-year cleaning from 170 people【Video】
Size difference makes human cleaners of the Daibutsu statue look like tiny little spirits.
This section of the gate is usually off-limits to tourists, but you can now view its hidden gems.
Heian Shrine, Nishiki Market, and more in the third part of our skip-the-bus route through Kyoto.
The strolling story continues as we leave Kiyomizudera Temple and head to Sannenzaka and Nene no Michi.
Maps and walking times for enjoying Kyoto’s beautiful historical sites while skipping its crazy-crowded buses.
Torinin’s natsu tsubaki are a symbol that beauty can be fleeting, which sometimes makes it all the more captivating.
Famous Asakusa tourist site has a very public place to pee…for those who know where to find it.
Murouji has a fascinating history, with stunning sights that’ll linger in your heart long after you visit.
Pilgrimage town of less than 3,000 residents received almost 1.4 million tourists last year.
Ominous eye and promise to “develop special abilities” leads to a hunt for clues around the city.
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