| Page Views: 1,009 Last Visit to Kyoto: December, 1997 | ..KYOTO THE FORMER CAPITAL... by cheesecake17 - last update: May 27, 2008 |
STILLLLLLL....under construction Kyoto stretches from southeast to northwest in the central and northern Kansai Region (Midwest Japan).
Kyoto became the capital of Japan in the 8th century. It had flourished as the center for Japanese politics, economy and culture for some 1,200 years until the capital functions were transferred to Tokyo in the mid 19th century.
73 minutes from Kansai Airport by JR "Haruka" Kansai Airport Limited Express
2 hours and 22 minutes from Tokyo Station by the JR"Nozomi" Shinkansen
3 hours and 5 minutes from Hakata Station by the JR"Nozomi" Shinkansen
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KYOTO by HIROSHIGE
In the foreground the "long" bridge over the Kamo River, and people crossing over, with the town beyond, behind which rise hills overlooking it.
While decending to Kyoto, travellers could enjoy a panoramic view of the elegant imperial capital from the mountain pass and undoubtedly felt joy and relief at seeing the final destination of their journey from Edo.
In those days it was the wish of every Japanese to see Kyoto once in his life. |
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| Pros: | "everything a former capital has, history, temples, shines..." | | In A Nutshell: | "a must to visiting japan" |
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trvlrtom Thu Feb 7, 2008 23:42 UTC
Thanks for your Kyoto information. We will visit in March! | Yaqui Mon Oct 30, 2006 22:55 UTC
Wonderful page so far lovely lady, I will be back later to check on it! Hugs! | volopolo Sat Oct 14, 2006 19:16 UTC
lovely page! Nikos | Paul2001 Wed May 17, 2006 02:15 UTC
Kyoto is one of my favourite cities in the world. Great tips on the FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE. |
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