Grand shrines and Buddhist temples make Kyoto one of Japan's prettiest — and priciest — cities to visit. Yasaka Shrine, left, dedicated to the gods of health and prosperity, gets millions of tourists every year.
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Pontocho Dori, a long and skinny alley, feels like a Japanese movie-set come to life: lanterns and looming billboards light the way past dozens of restaurants, bars and teahouses.
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Bar Majorica, a jazz club, in Pontocho.
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Bistro Zuzu is an izakaya, or Japanese pub, that serves homey snacks, most under 1,000 yen and many with a French twist.
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A Saturday night at Sri Bar.
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The Efish Cafe, an exceedingly cute riverside spot for cake and coffee.
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Arches support an aqueduct at Nanzen-ji temple, possibly the most beautiful — and therefore most popular — tourist attractions.
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The Sanmon, or Mountain Gate, at Nanzen-ji temple.
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Stepping stones cross a tranquil koi pond at Nanzen-ji.
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