Created by jenae567 on August 29, 2008
- Our 5-day trip to Kyoto allowed us to see temples, shrines, and Geisha!
- 5 reviews
- 1 Story
- 9 photos
Created by Idler on June 30, 2007
- A haiku exploration of Japan's most atmospheric city.
- 5 reviews
- 3 Stories
- 34 photos
Created by dackelynn on April 2, 2007
- Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan. Its imperial charm can still be found in places like Gion and the countless centuries-old temples scattered throughout the city. Kyoto is a craft and cultural center but still retains a throbbing nightlife.
Created by Foxboro Marmot on December 4, 2003
- Our daughter was at Kansai Gaidai University for a semester abroad, which gave us a great excuse to take a trip to Kyoto!
- 9 reviews
- 2 Stories
- 3 photos
Created by getawayguy on November 19, 2003
- The Kyoto and Kumihama Bay areas allowed us to see old-world Japan. The scenic and architectural beauty of Japan has to be seen and experienced in person to appreciate their remarkable splendor. What we saw was unforgettable; what we missed is worth going back to see. We are already looking forward to returning in a couple of years, maybe for the Olympics.
Created by billmoy on August 6, 2002
- Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years (from 794 to 1868). It was known before as Heiankyo, or the "Capital of Peace".
Created by billmoy on August 1, 2002
- Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years. It was known before as Heiankyo, or the "Capital of Peace".
Created by Quan on July 2, 2001
- Kyoto, along with Tokyo, Osaka, and Takayama, was one of the cities covered by my vacation in Japan. Kyoto was a city full of wonder, as many of the traditional sites really do transport you back to the city of old.
Created by albrigi on December 11, 2000
- No person can claim to understand this planet until they have visited the east, where most of the world's population resides. The people are so different from what we consider the "norm" in the west. They look different, act different, think different, eat different, dress different. We soon realized why our worlds are so different and always will be. Yet, people all over the world are still human and finding ways to communicate and connect with each other, while challenging, proved to be most rewarding. To learn more, read on ...
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
- 8 photos
Created by Sakura on March 31, 2009
- Japan’s most famous Zen priests Ikkyu restored this temple.
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