Nestled among mountains in Western Honshu, Kyōto (京都; ) has a reputation worldwide as Japan's most beautiful city. However, visitors may be surprised by how much work they will have to do to see its beautiful side. Most visitors' first impressions 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 the modern world.
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Beautiful city. Unlike anything I've seen before. Visit the temples in the bamboo forest. Ride a bicycle. 153 days, 21 hours ago
To get the real feel of Japan one must stroll through the streets of its former imperial capital, Kyoto.
Very nice around New Year's time - on January 1, Japan's most important religious celebration day. Many women will dress in traditional kimonos then, young and old alike, in a way throwing you back in time into the original setting and feel of shrines and temples in former Japan.
In Kyoto one will find gems on every corner. But if you don't have much time, you shouldn't fail to visit Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, and also Kyoto Station, the futuristic gate into contemporary Kyoto. An interesting and intense read related to the Kyoto scenery is "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion" by Yukio Mishima.
62 days, one hour ago
There are many sights to see but to me one sticks out: the Daisen-in Zen Garden surrounding the Daitoku-ji Temple. It's the 3D version of a B&W landscape painting of Chinese origin. It depicts human fate, our relation to nature, and our place in the universe. Just sitting there for a while, gazing out to the stone formations will fill you with absolute serenity and bliss. The temple is closely related to the Japanese tea ceremony. For a small fee visitors are offered an abbreviated but pristine tourist version of such a ceremony. A monk I met there was extremely friendly, well traveled and fun to talk to. All in all that was an amazing place I can only strongly recommend! 62 days ago
Best time to visit Kyoto will be in autumn. Different shades of maple leaves in the various Japanese-style gardens and landscapes in the different shrines make it quite a sight to behold. 107 days, 13 hours ago
I remember visiting Kyoto many years ago, and whizzing from one temple to another during one hot day.
I thought Ryoan-ji, the place with the craggy rock islands in a sea of raked gravel, was most spiritually calming and inspiring.
46 days, 16 hours ago
For students, make sure you pick up a token or plaque to ensure you do well in your studies. 264 days, 15 hours ago
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In 741, Emperor Shomu moved the capital briefly to a place called Kuni-kyo, between the cities of Nara and Kyoto, in present-day Kyoto Prefecture.
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Formerly the imperial capital of Japan ,it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture ,as well as a major part of the.
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Categories : Railway stations in Hy?go Prefecture.
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This Kyoto Prefecture railroad station -related article is a stub.
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is a train station located on the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) T?kaid.
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