Kyoto Travel Guide
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As the ancient and spiritual capital of Japan, Kyoto affords visitors a microcosmic view of the country as a whole. Like hustling, bustling Tokyo, there are parts of the city that resemble any other Japanese metropolis, especially the downtown area, where you will find a throng of huge department stores in the vicinity of Shijo, a congregation of fine … Read Kyoto introduction
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Experience lakeside luxury at the Takaragaike Prince Hotel, designed by Togo Murano. Situated in the tranquil northern part of Kyoto near the pleasant …
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As I wander through this old world city, I can't help but notice the 21st century just bursting to get in. But, Kyoto is so very steeped in tradition, that the modern life could never take hold ... more
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Introduction
Kyoto, with its hundreds of temples and gardens, was the imperial capital between 794 and 1868, and remains the cultural centre of Japan. Its raked pebble gardens, sensuously contoured temple roofs and mysterious Shintō shrines fulfill the Japanese fantasy of every Western cliché …
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Kurama Onsen One of the few onsen within easy reach of Kyoto, Kurama Onsen is a great place to relax after a hike. The outdoor bath has fine views of Kurama-yama (costs extra). You can use an indoor bath as well (again, costs extra), but even with a sauna and locker thrown in, it's difficult to imagine …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1400000 Area : 610km² Longitude / Latitude : 135.75 / 35 Currency : Yen (JPY) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there There's no major international or domestic airport in Kyoto, but Osaka's Itami domestic airport and Kansai International Airport (KIX) are both within easy reach. Japan's expansive and highly efficient railway services make train travel an ideal way of getting from anywhere in …
History
Recent History Today, even though it has seen rapid industrialisation, Kyoto remains an important cultural and educational centre. It has some 20% of Japane's National Treasures and 15% of Japan's cultural properties. Even though the city centre looks remarkably like the centre of a dozen …
Weather
There's no question that the most appealing seasons in Kyoto are spring and autumn. Summers are too muggy; the surrounding mountains keep the air from moving around, making things stifled and sticky and producing ample rain. Winter is cold but not devastatingly so, and aesthetically speaking …
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Overview of Kyoto
If you go to only one place in all of Japan, Kyoto should be it. Not only is it the most historically significant town in the nation, this former capital was also the only major Japanese city spared from the bombs of World War II. As such, it's rife with temples, shrines, imperial palaces, and …
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Kyoto's history is full of contradictions: famine and prosperity, war, peace, calamity and tranquility. Until 710 Japan's capital was moved to a new location with the succession of each new emperor. When it was decided that all this continuous movement was too costly, Nara was chosen as the …
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