Kyoto was for more than a century capital of Japan and today holds a stunning collection of temples, palaces and gardens that will delight all visitors.
Many say that Kyoto is the most refined cuisine and culture of the country, so this city is suitable for visitors seeking a more traditional side of Japan.
Unlike Tokyo, Kyoto is known as a city of traditional geisha houses and bright dresses. Much remains of ancient Japan in this city. However, in a first trip to the visitor is surprised – if not disappointed – to meet a city streets laid out square, crowded and industrial.But the visitor’s agenda is packed with fabulous visits to sites in Kyoto (as a tourist you can feel dizzy) with more than a thousand Buddhist temples, imperial villas crowd of two hundred exclusive gardens, in addition to their first-line museums.
This is why it’s important not to become overwhelmed and giving priority to plan a visit to the Higashiyama district where you can walk from the famous Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkaku-ji and learn about the amazing world of gardens on the hills of north-west.
If you have time you can also see the palace jo or Nijo, Nijo, jin’ya. The older neighborhoods and commercial Kyoto can yield pleasant surprises, perhaps the best is Shijo-dori.
Spring and fall festivals are held lavish Kyoto give a special vigor to the city.
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