Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and served as the capital for more than a thousand years, from 794 to 1868.
Numerous historic temples, shrines, and beautiful gardens are scattered throughout the city, and traditional culture and festivals still remain strong.
It is also a popular tourist destination, attracting many domestic and foreign visitors.
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region | Kinki |
| capital | Kyoto | |
| largest cities |
Kyoto Uji Kameoka Nagaokakyo Maizuru |
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| area | 4,612km2 | |
| population | 2,526,096 (2024) | |
| GDP | 10,766 billion JPY | |
| prefecture's tree | Kitayama Sugi | |
| prefecture's bird | Streaked shearwater | |
| prefecture's flower | Weeping cherry blossom |
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