Things to do in Kita, Kyoto

The Golden Pavilion, whose top two floors are covered in gold leaf, was built as Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's retirement villa and became a Zen temple after his death. It is a UNESCO site, and paths lead around manicured grounds with a tea garden and other temple halls.

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A quiet shrine in northern Kyoto, founded over 1,000 years ago, where people pray for good health; it has many small sub-shrines and a wish-granting stone. Two popular shops right outside serve aburi mochi grilled over charcoal with a sweet white miso sauce.

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A peaceful, reservation-only coffee shop in a local part of town that sells out daily. In good weather they pack you a picnic to enjoy on the nearby river.

"A peaceful, reservation-only coffee shop in a local part of town that sells out daily. In good weath"