"Sharrie's Kyoto Fascination" Kyoto by Sharrie

Kyoto Travel Guide: 1,834 reviews and 5,753 photos

Once capital of Japan, KYOTO has a charm of its own. A quaint and small city it is easily accessible by bullet train (shinkansen) from Tokyo (the present-day capital of Japan). Historically, Kyoto is the seat of power for the imperial family and rulers. Consequently, many of the most beautiful architecture of Japan are located around this city.

To truly experience Kyoto is to go with an open mind and absorb all it has to offer while you are there; the Zen spirit found in its many garden & temples and the simplistic form of those temples. With many fond memories of Kyoto I pray to be able to visit again!


Web Resources
Area Code: 75
Yellow Pages: Itp.ne.jp
Newspaper: Kyoto Shimbun

  • Last visit to Kyoto: Apr 1995
  • Intro Updated Mar 21, 2004
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  • Toshioohsako's Profile Photo
    Mar 17, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    you have so many splendid photos of Kyoto. I look forward to my trip there this fall for taking photos of autumn leaves.

  • starship's Profile Photo
    Aug 23, 2006 at 7:10 AM

    Interesting place--lots of info. here. I would be particularly interested in seeing the Geisha and Summo wrestling!!

  • bkoon's Profile Photo
    May 25, 2004 at 2:15 AM

    Kyoto is such a great place. Too bad I do not have time for the Imperial Palace. I will go back there for the cherry blossom. Thanks for sharing.

  • aussiedoug's Profile Photo
    Jan 14, 2004 at 5:08 AM

    Great Tips Sharrie. We were in Kyoto during our honeymoon (b4 4 weeks in the U.S.A.) & also stayed at the New Miyaki Hotel. Kinkaku Ji really is special

  • Truna's Profile Photo
    Apr 7, 2003 at 9:10 PM

    Nice page! i like your pics

  • Haali's Profile Photo
    Mar 25, 2003 at 1:06 AM

    Very Interesting Pic!

  • Mar 25, 2003 at 12:35 AM

    Hi there, did you call me? this is what they call "GOKAI" Not to kill. Not to steal. Not to indulge in sexual misconduct. Not to lie. Not to take intoxicants (e.g. alchohol, narcotics, tobacco, etc)

  • johanl's Profile Photo
    Jan 12, 2003 at 1:49 AM

    very nice page. Good info and pics.

  • j-san's Profile Photo
    Sep 27, 2002 at 7:37 AM

    Those two ladies in kimono paid about 90dollars US to get dressed up as "Maiko-san". Anyone can do the same. These shops are all around the Kiyomizu Temple area.

  • demonia's Profile Photo
    Jul 25, 2002 at 9:46 PM

    Great list for planning. Thanks for the local info

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