"The repository of Japanese culture " a Kyoto Travel Page by hundertmorgen

Kyoto moves at a slower pace and gives one a fantastic sense of Japanese art, architecture and culture.

Kyoto is known for its Gion District, where young apprentice maiko are schooled in the arts of the geisha.

Kyoto offers a wealth of Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and classical Japanese gardens.

Kyoto is compact enough that a short taxi ride takes you from the thriving city center to lushly wooded hills and scenic walking trails.

A lot of our touring in Kyoto was on foot, which allowed us to explore the quaint neighborhoods and backroads that most tourist would by-pass, and discover nice surprises like small shrines and gardens not found in any tour book.

Another possibility to explore Kyoto is to rent a bike for a small price. It is a wonderful way to see much more of Kyoto and find things which are off the beaten path...

or you travel in a rikscha, which allows you to lead on a comfortable way through the tourist areas of Kyoto.