Kyoto is one of the largest cities in Japan with a population of over 1.5 million. The city was the ancient capital of Japan for a thousand years. Due to this, the city has preserved a huge variety of unique ancient monuments of architecture and art. Locals call Kyoto the “Capital of capitals”.

The city is located among the mountains of the Western Honshu, and is one of the most developed cities in Japan. It is a huge educational, historical, cultural and tourist center with a lot of entertainment.

For over a thousand years the residence of emperors has been located here. Here, buildings with curved roofs are reflected in the still surface of ponds, conifers grow, it seems, from rocks, and there are so many sights that you don’t have enough weeks to see everything.

Kyoto How to get there?

Kyoto does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is located in the city of Osaka. From there, trains regularly go to Kyoto (every half hour, 1.5 hours on the road) and buses (three times per hour, the journey takes about an hour).

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If you are departing from Tokyo, then follow the following route. From Tokyo Narita Airport, you need to get to Sinanava station by the Narita Express train. Then, from there, take the Shinkansen high-speed train (Tokaido Shinkansen) in 2.5 hours to Kyoto.

Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourists who come to the city of Kyoto, of course, have a rich excursion program. To take a look at the most interesting sights, make up your tourist itinerary in advance. This will help you our guide to Kyoto.

Kyoto was one of the few cities in Japan that, fortunately, avoided bombing during World War II. Therefore, in the city preserved many attractions. Just imagine, only in Kyoto there are 14 monuments from the UNESCO World Heritage list.

So, the first thing we recommend you is to visit this Gosho Imperial Palace, which was founded in 794. The palace complex also includes the Sisinden ceremonial hall, the Sannaiden palace, the living quarters of Emperor Seyryden and the adjacent courtyard.

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Kyomizu-dera Temple

This Buddhist temple is called the Clear Water Temple. It was built without the use of nails. The building of the temple has a unique architecture. This is a very popular tourist site. First of all, he owes his fame to the stunning landscapes that open from the temple veranda. It is located directly above the cliff of Mount Otova. From this height a fascinating picture of the city opens from here. Particularly beautiful landscapes can be seen in the spring during sakura blossom and in the autumn, when the gardens around the temple are decorated with golden leaves.

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

This is one of the most amazing temples, located in the northern part of Kyoto. The name of the temple was due to the brilliant coating of pure gold inside and out. The temple is fully reflected in the mirror smooth surface of the lake, it is amazingly beautiful.

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama

Kyoto has many amazing places, among which there are amazing parks, groves and gardens. Bamboo grove is known not only for bamboo stalks, but also for the sounds that they make. The rustle and squeak of bamboo stalks, and no more sounds! Unbelievable sensations, as if time slows down its course, peace comes in, a swarm of thoughts in its head freezes, and it falls into place. At these moments you feel an incredible harmony with the world and with yourself.