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Places of Interest Nearby

Murin-an

Garden

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Murin-an is a Japanese garden in Kyoto, owned by political and military leader Gensui Prince Yamagata Aritomo, designed by Ogawa Jihei and built between 1894 and 1898. It is an example of a classical Japanese promenade garden of the Meiji Period. Murin-an is situated 180 metres south of ゾウの森.

Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto

Museum

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Lake Biwa Canal Museum of Kyoto is situated 150 metres southeast of ゾウの森.

Heian Shrine

Shinto shrine

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The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan. Heian Shrine is situated 530 metres northwest of ゾウの森.

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Shimogawara-chō

Neighborhood

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Shimogawara-chō is a neighborhood.

Higashiyama

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Some of the most picturesque parts of Kyoto are located in Higashiyama, the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.

Kyōto-Gyoen

Neighborhood

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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a 65-hectare national garden of Japan that was established after the Japanese capital was transferred from Kyoto to Tokyo. It is situated around the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kyōto-Gyoen is situated 2½ km northwest of ゾウの森.

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