It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

If you’re planning your first trip to Japan and seeking an immersive cultural experience, Kyoto is the perfect destination.

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown ... are MK (topped with a heart logo) and Yasaka (topped with a clover logo).

Jonathan and Ana Towns won the Express Pass. Upon arriving to Yasaka Kōshin-dō Temple, teams must pick from Fold It or Fling It as their next Detour. The Pit Stop in Kyoto was at Konkaikōmyō-ji.

Yutone is close to Yasaka Pagoda (Hokanji Temple), Kodaiji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Ninenzaka Hill, and Sanneizaka Hill, making it a very convenient location for strolling around the ...

Monzennakcho near downtown Tokyo, meanwhile, is home to both the Tomioka Hachiman shrine and Fukagawa Fudo-do temple ... a panoramic view of the city, and Yasaka Jinja, dating back 1,350 years ...

including the popular Kodaiji temple, towering Hokanji and the ancient Yasaka shrine. I’ll leave it to you whether or not to stop along the way, but your next destination is gorgeous Maruyama Park.