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The ancient capital of Japan for over 1,000 years, Kyoto remains the most historically important city in Japan. At first glance, Kyoto appears to be like any other Japanese city. It is a sprawling metropolis with a population of over 1.5 million people, and it possesses prosperous industrial and technological sectors. However, with a good map in hand and some planning in mind a visitor will quickly discover the incredible richness of Kyoto's past. There are over 1,700 Buddhist temples, 300 Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, and some of Japan's top museums and galleries located in this city. Although there is so much to see and do in Kyoto, even a short-time visitor can soon get an appreciation of what this ancient capital has to offer. The best time to visit Kyoto is in the spring and fall when the weather is at its finest.

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Destinations Near Kyoto:
Koyasan, Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima and Miyajima

Hot Springs Near Kyoto:
Kinosaki, Amanohashidate and Arima

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• Kyoto Visitor's Guide
• Kyoto City Web
• Kyoto Prefecture Guide
• Kyoto City Tourism
• Kyoto Fun Guide
• Kyoto National Museum
• Kyoto Bus Guide
• Kyoto Transportation Guide
• Kyoto Weather Report
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