Kyoto
Kyoto is the best representation of what
the culture of Japan is, the most genuine city in regards the Japanese tradition. Ancient temples, imperial palaces, wooden houses and elegant geisha can be seen in Kyoto. For a thousand years, Kyoto was the capital of Japan. The city lies in a large valley, surrounded on three sides by mountains, and in the south entrance at the north end, is the Imperial Palace. In Kyoto there are 1700 Buddhist temples, 300 Shinto shrines, 200 imperial gardens and villages. The Kiyomezu Dera Temple, is the most famous monument in Kyoto. The zones of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka are charming with their wooden houses two floors, charming streets and traditional. Do not miss the Higashiyama area, the Imperial Palace, the Temple of Kodaiji and Ginkakuji. Hotels in Kyoto
What to visit in Kyoto: Kiyomezu Dera; Sannenzaka; Ninenzaka; Imperial Palace; Kodaiji Temple; Ginkaku ji Temple; Kyoto Tower; Ninnaji Pagoda; Kinkaju ji; Arashiyama; Gion;
Restaurants in Kyoto
- Sou
- Chihana
- Hafuu
- Sfera Bar Satonaka
- Hatakaku
- Nishiki Warai
- Kagizen
Transports in Kyoto
By Bus: There are buses from the two airports of Osaka.
By Train: The Shinkansen connects Tokyo and Kyoto in 2.15 hours.
Maps of Kyoto
Map of Kyoto
Where is Kyoto on Map of Japan