Kyoto (京都), is Japan's 7th largest city and has a population
close to 1.5 million (2008 est). Formerly the imperial capital of
Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a
major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto Metropolitan area.
close to 1.5 million (2008 est). Formerly the imperial capital of
Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a
major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto Metropolitan area.
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Kyoto by Districts:
=> Central - The center of Kyoto and often the first place travelers will see when
visiting. Kyoto Station is the mass transit point via bullet train and city bus.
See Also => Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower, Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, and more.
=> Arashiyama (Western Kyoto) - Near the edge of the mountains this location is
often missed by most foreign visitors. It offers more scenic views and well worth a trip.
See Also => Togetsukyo Bridge, Monkey Park, Bamboo Forest, and Daikakuji Temple.
=> Higashiyama (Eastern Kyoto) - Visitors can often spend a full day between the
Kamo River and temple lined mountains. It offers visitors many popular locations,
famed geisha district, gift shops, and other historic sites.
See Also => Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Path of Philosophy, and more.
=> North - Northern Kyoto is graced with numerous centuries old shrines and
temples, many of which are World Heritage Sites.
See Also => Kinkakuji Temple, Daitokuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, and more.
=> South - Another often overlooked Kyoto district offers many World Heritage Sites.
See Also => Fushimi Inari Shrine.
=> Central - The center of Kyoto and often the first place travelers will see when
visiting. Kyoto Station is the mass transit point via bullet train and city bus.
See Also => Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower, Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, and more.
=> Arashiyama (Western Kyoto) - Near the edge of the mountains this location is
often missed by most foreign visitors. It offers more scenic views and well worth a trip.
See Also => Togetsukyo Bridge, Monkey Park, Bamboo Forest, and Daikakuji Temple.
=> Higashiyama (Eastern Kyoto) - Visitors can often spend a full day between the
Kamo River and temple lined mountains. It offers visitors many popular locations,
famed geisha district, gift shops, and other historic sites.
See Also => Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Path of Philosophy, and more.
=> North - Northern Kyoto is graced with numerous centuries old shrines and
temples, many of which are World Heritage Sites.
See Also => Kinkakuji Temple, Daitokuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, and more.
=> South - Another often overlooked Kyoto district offers many World Heritage Sites.
See Also => Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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Kyoto City Guide:
As Japan's former capital for over 1,000
years you will find an abundant amount
of Temples & Shrines for you to discover
and explore. Although often times
visitors first impression of the city will be
of the urban sprawl of Central Kyoto,
around the ultra modern glass and steel
train station, which is itself an example of
a city steeped in tradition colliding with
modern world. For more information on
all that Kyoto has to offer please visit the
following link.
=> Kyoto City Guide!
As Japan's former capital for over 1,000
years you will find an abundant amount
of Temples & Shrines for you to discover
and explore. Although often times
visitors first impression of the city will be
of the urban sprawl of Central Kyoto,
around the ultra modern glass and steel
train station, which is itself an example of
a city steeped in tradition colliding with
modern world. For more information on
all that Kyoto has to offer please visit the
following link.
=> Kyoto City Guide!
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