Kyoto

The city spans across eleven districts, featuring over 2000 religious structures, traditional wooden buildings, and modern developments along the Kamo River.

Kyoto functioned as Japan's imperial seat from 794 to 1868, when Emperor Meiji transferred the capital to Tokyo during the modernization period.

The Gion district maintains the traditions of geisha entertainment, while the Nishiki Market exhibits local food specialties spanning five blocks.

The efficient public transportation network includes two subway lines, multiple railway connections, and an extensive bus system covering all main attractions.

Kyoto houses 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its boundaries, representing the largest concentration of such designations in a single Japanese city.

Location: Kyoto Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Capital city: Nakagyō Ward

Part of: Santo, sistema especial municipal, Cidade Internacional do Turismo e a Cultura, six greatest cities in Japan (1922), three major cities in Japan, Kyoto metropolitan area, Keihanshin

Shares border with: Uji, Kameoka, Muko, Nagaokakyo, Yawata, Nantan, Oyamazaki, Kumiyama, Otsu, Takashima, Takatsuki, Shimamoto

Address: Kyoto, Japan 520-0461–520-0465 Kyoto

Website: https://kyoto.travel

GPS coordinates: 35.01161,135.76811

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43