Top Places to Visit in Kyoto

Well no doubt if you're thinking of going to Kyoto you want more than just a few reasons why you should visit you want in depth details as to what there is to do. Here I will discuss some of Kyoto's hot tourist attractions.

1. Kyoto's imperial palace



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• Kyoto's imperial palace or Kyoto Gosho was where the imperial family lived up until 1868, where both the family and capital were moved to Tokyo. The palace has been destroyed and rebuilt eight times since it was first built.
2. Kiyomizu Temple

• It is believed that the architecture of The Kiyomizu Temple dates back as far as 768. Another interesting fact is the whole building is built without nails. For culturally, historically, and architecturally sound people this sight is a must.
3. Heian Jingu(shrine)



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• Heian Jingu was built in 1895 celebrating the 1100th anniversary of the establishment of Heiankyo(One of Kyoto's former names) the shrine is a dedication to Emperor Kammu and Emperor Komei. There are festivals Yearly, in late January there is a festival to celebrate the memory of Emperor Komei, and then in early April there is a festival in honor of Emperor Kammu.
4. Golden Pavilion

• The Golden Pavilion called Kinkaku-Ji in Japanese has been around since 1397, the second and third floors are covered in gold leaf, on Japanese Lacquer.

Top 5 reason to travel to Kyoto

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So you want to go to Kyoto, or maybe just Japan in general but haven't decided on where you'd like to go, here I will list my top 5 reasons why Kyoto is a good choice.

Why you should visit Kyoto

1. Kyoto Prefectural Government has state that since the nuclear plant is over 310 miles(about 500 kilometers) away it does not believe there will be any effects on Kyoto Prefecture. This means you can rest safely while traveling there.
2. Kyoto is a fun place full with many wonderful sights to see.
3. You can meet interesting people in Kyoto, meeting new people is easier than you may think there are clubs for all sorts of stuff, and you can always meet people online, and then decide to go visit them. Often times people in Japan will want someone to help them learn a language, and most of the time this is made easier when you can speak in person so keep your options open.
4. Artistic and Cultural history make Kyoto a divine place for people looking for these sorts of things. It was formerly the imperial capitol of Japan.
5. In Kyoto you can try all kinds of cuisines including Asian, American, and European. Obviously you'd probably be more into trying something that was native to Japan, or at least different than things you have where you come from, but maybe you're a picky eater in which case you can keep eating what you love.

So there you have it my top 5 reasons for traveling to Kyoto I hope you'll stick around because later I'll be discussing more topics