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Daitoku-ji Temple vs Katsura Imperial Villa
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Daitoku-ji Temple ranks slightly better than Katsura Imperial Villa. Daitoku-ji Temple has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Daitoku-ji Temple
Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
53 Murasakino Daitoku-ji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8231
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Fodor's
"Two dozen temples can be found in this walled compound, a holy place for the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism."
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Concierge
"You could spend a few hours wandering, and easily believe you've gone back in time."
Travel + Leisure
"The riverside 685-year-old Zen monastery has 24 temples on the property."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Daitoku-ji is a vast Buddhist complex reminiscent of a miniature village, whose single main temple is surrounded by 22 sub-temples."
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Katsura Imperial Villa
Fodor's
Concierge
Michelin Guide
Katsuramisono, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 615-8014
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Fodor's
"The setting for this villa is a perfect example of Japanese integration of nature and architecture."
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Concierge
"Widely thought to be one of the best examples of how Japanese residential design masterfully integrates nature with architecture."
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You must make reservations far in advance through the Imperial Household Agency. Children even teenagers are not allowed
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The harmony and beauty of Katsura Imperial Villa arises from its austere layout, which was to inspire Bauhaus architects as well as Le Corbusier."
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