Kyoto
Kyoto served as Japan’s capital and the emperor’s residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country’s ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face. Over he centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its exceptional historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.
Top 10 attraction in Kyoto
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Fushimi Inari
The ultimate torii gate experience
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Kiyomizudera
Temple famous for its large wooden terrace
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Kinkakuji (Gold Pavilion)
Temple covered in gold
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Gion
Kyoto’s most famous geisha district
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Nijo Castle
Former Kyoto residence of the shogun
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Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
Beautiful temple not actually covered in silver
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Arashiyama
Pleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Imperial Family’s residence until 1868
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Philosopher’s Path
Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms
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