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Kyoto

About Kyoto

Ancient Cities - Central Cities of Japanese History

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.

Basic Information

region Kinki
capital Kyoto
largest cities Kyoto
Uji
Kameoka
Nagaokakyo
Maizuru
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

Popular Area

Saigen Jiro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Central Kyoto (Rakuchu) Area

the starting point of Japanese history

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Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Eastern Kyoto (Rakuto) Area

many temples and shrines are built

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Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Western Kyoto (Rakusei) Area

you can feel the seasons.

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Northern Kyoto (Rakuhoku) Area

serenity and mysterious mountains

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Saigen Jiro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Southern Kyoto (Rakunan) Area

An area with the charm of an ancient city

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