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HISTORIC KYOTO7

With 1,600 Buddhist temples
and more UNESCO-listed World
Heritage Sites than any other
city on earth, the majestic city
of Kyoto is an absolute must for
any culture vulture (p180).
DISCOVER Reasons to Love Japan

BLOSSOM SEASON8
CHERRY
Each spring, as the cherry
blossom front sweeps north-
wards, the Japanese population
indulges in one of its all-time
favorite pastimes: hanami –
picnicking under blooms.

9 ZEN GARDENS

Some think that the rocks
represent islands, while others
believe that they symbolize
emotional obstacles. Search for
your own meaning in these
mysterious gardens (p48).

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