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Next to Tokyo, Kyoto is Japan's top must-see destination. More than any other city in the country, Kyoto offers visitors a taste of traditional Japan: raked pebble gardens, tranquil shrines and temples, geishas and sophisticated kaiseki cuisine.

With its hundreds of temples and gardens, Kyoto was the imperial capital between 794 and 1868, and it remains the cultural center of Japan. The city is Japan's cultural treasure house, with an astonishing 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, a trio of palaces, and dozens of gardens and museums. Seventeen of Kyoto's ancient structures and gardens have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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3 Days in Kyoto: Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 459 | Tours & Tickets

Known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage, Kyoto was Japan's capital. Today it's the country's seventh largest city, thoroughly modern while remaining Japan's most traditional city. Get to ... 
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Nara Tours from Kyoto

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 150 | Tours & Tickets

Nara, situated 26 miles (42 kilometers) outside of Kyoto in Japan's Kansai region, was the country's first permanent capital city. It's easily accessible from Kyoto by either train or bus (trains ... 
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Kyoto Yuka Dining along the Kamo River

Kyoto Expert: Satoko

Written by Kyoto Expert: Satoko, Japan, May 2011

4 star rating: Recommended 1

After enjoying the awesome Spring in 'Cherry Blossoms', in Kyoto the next famous sign of the season is already coming up on the riverside! 'Kamogawa Yuka', or a riverside balconies made of wood is ... 
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Aoi Festival and Iris, Azalea, Kyoto Flowers Viewing in May

Kyoto Expert: Satoko

Written by Kyoto Expert: Satoko, Japan, May 2012

May is one of the perfect seasons to enjoy Kyoto ! Why don’t you enjoy really fresh air in the cozy, late Spring weather strolling through the comfortable paths surrounded by beautiful green ... 
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Higashiyama Hana Touro – Special Night Illumination

Kyoto Expert: Satoko

Written by Kyoto Expert: Satoko, Japan, January 2012

Kyoto in early Spring is a great time to enjoy one of the famous night light festivals, a moonlit beauty of the Higashiyama area. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Japan ... 
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How To Get Around in Kyoto

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013

Kyoto is laid out on a grid system, with north-south running streets crossing those running east-west. Many of the major sights are close enough to be explored on foot (if you enjoy walking!) but at ... 
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Important Festivals and Holidays in Kyoto

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013

Japan’s most cultured city knows how to put on a great festival. Barely a month goes by without some historical extravaganza or other featuring on the local calendar. Here’s our list of some of the ... 
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Kyo-ryori: Kyoto Cuisine

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, December 2012

Kyo-ryori ( Kyoto cuisine) is a refined cuisine with a history dating back over 1,200 years. Characterized by its use of seasonal ingredients, delicately presented dishes and meals that are ... 
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Kyoto's Best Parks and Gardens

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, March 2013

Kyoto is rich with parks and landscaped gardens. Many gardens are temple gardens and reflect a Zen Buddhist philosophy and others feature an abundance of flowering cherry and plum trees, bamboo ... 
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Kyoto's Top Three Festivals in May

Kyoto Expert: Satoko

Written by Kyoto Expert: Satoko, Japan, May 2011

May is one of the best seasons to visit Kyoto to enjoy its breathtaking collaboration of colorful flowers and fresh green throughout the city. Also you can't miss a great chance to enjoy one of ... 
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Kyoto’s Best Onsen

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013

Onsen (hot springs) can be found in Japan’s countryside, in natural surrounds ideal for outdoor bathing and with direct access to geothermally heated springs. Be careful not to confuse onsen with ... 
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Nishiki Food Market

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, March 2013

While Tokyo has Tsukiji Fish Market, famous for its tuna auctions and the sheer quantity and diversity of seafood that is traded every day, landlocked Kyoto has a very different kind food market. A ... 
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Playing Geisha for a Day in Kyoto

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, March 2013

As you walk around Kyoto you are bound to pass many Maiko (apprentice geisha) dressed in elaborate and colorful kimonos and tottering around on their okobo (wooden clogs). If you love dressing up or ... 
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Romantic Kyoto

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013

Kyoto is romantic. It’s hard not to feel just a little bit squishy when you walk the streets of Old Kyoto or stand gazing at an ancient shrine or temple. Of course, if you are looking to ramp up the ... 
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Shopping on Shijo-dori

Emma

Written by Emma, Australia, January 2013

Kyoto’ s best shopping experiences can be found on and around its main street, Shijo-dori. Running east to west through Kyoto’s Gion district , Shijo-dori is a 7-kilometer-long stretch of gigantic ... 
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Sagano

Photo by: Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Doing what: Arashiyama and Sagano Morning Walking Tour