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KYOTO
Ninnaji Temple Five Story Pagoda |
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Kyoto fulfils a traveller’s dream to mingle with the ancient treasures of Japan. Hundreds and thousands of Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, royal accommodations, gardens and architectural wonders are spattered all over the city. The remnants from the past work as time machines that take you back to the days of Shogun rulers and Samurai warriors. It is the capital of Kyoto prefecture and is situated in southern part of Honshu Island. The Kamo River flows by the city fringes and Yodo is its port area that bustles with activity all round the year. Kyoto is one of Japan's largest cities and an important cultural and spiritual centre. Tourism is the mainstay of the city that is complemented by one of a kind transportation network. Subsequently, the hotel industry in the city has flourished like never before and several bed and breakfasts have come up around the city.
Kyoto is located at the centre of the Japanese archipelago and blooms over an area of 4,612.71 sq km. The city is encompassed by beautiful mountain ranges and the coastlines are blessed with many scenic spots and good ports. The best attraction of Kyoto lies in its ancient houses, such as the traditional ‘machiya’ accommodations. However, bowing to the need of modernisation, many of these buildings are giving way to stylish malls. They are also often let as apartments for rent and tourists should try one of them to get a first hand feel of the bygone era. Otherwise, if you are on a tight budget, you can go for the youth hostels of Kyoto that come against reasonable rates with all comforts. Kurama is a rural town in the northern mountains of Kyoto City and is best known for its temple Kurama-dera and its hot spring.
Toji Temple
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The Heian Shrine
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Torii of Heian Shrine
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