
Kyōto was the capital of Japan for over a millennium, and carries a reputation as its most beautiful city. However, visitors may be surprised by how much work they will have to do to see Kyoto's beautiful side. Most first impressions of the city will ... About Kyoto
Kyoto / Central
Central Kyoto encompasses the urban heart of Japan's former imperial capital. From the carefully tended gardens and stately ... Kyoto / Central Tourist Information
Kyoto / Higashiyama
Eastern Kyoto is in Kyoto. Some of the most picturesque parts of Kyoto are located in the eastern region of the city, across the ... Kyoto / Higashiyama Tourist Information
Kyoto / North
Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of Kyoto's ... Kyoto / North Tourist Information
Kyoto / Arashiyama
Arashiyama is located in Kyoto. While this western part of the city is dismissed in most Western guidebooks in a brief paragraph ... Kyoto / Arashiyama Tourist Information
Kyoto / South
Southern Kyoto covers a large part of Japan's former capital, stretching from the Ōharano area in the west to Fushimi-ku, Daigo ... Kyoto / South Tourist Information