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In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Charming craft shops, ceremonious teahouses and tiny cafés spill out from the traditional wooden façades of this historic pair of lanes below Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.