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Kyoto is the must visit destination in Japan.

For over 1000 years, from 794 to 1868, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan.
In ancient days, it was also the center of the political government,
but Yoritomo moved the political center to Kamakura, and Tokugawa Ieyasu later moved it to Edo.

Kyoto continued as the center of traditional culture,
where Nishijin textiles and Kiyomizu pottery is produced, and such historically important sight seeing spots
as Higashi Hongan-ji, Nishi Hongan-ji and Chion-in.

It was not bombed during the Second World War,
thus the whole city is preserved as it has been for centuries.

Kyoto also is the site of many ancient festivals and rituals, which are held annually.

1) Rakuchu, around JR Kyoto Station
-Toji temple, listed on World Heritage Site
-Kitano Temmangu, god of learning
-Shimogamo-jinja, held Aoi Matsuri Festival in May

2) Rakuto, east side
-Kiyamizu dera, one of the most famous landmark in Kyoto
-Ginkaku-ji Temple, is definitely worth seeing
-Yasaka-jinjya Temple, held Gion Matsuri Festival in July
-Chionin Temple, the largest temple gate in Japan
-Heian Jingu, is the destination of Jidai Matsuri Festival

3) Rakuhoku, north side

4) Rakusai, west side
-Kinkaku-ji Temple
-Ryuan-ji Temple
-Arashiyama District, enjoy the pleasant nature

5) Rakunan, south side
-Fushimi Inari Taisha
-Byodo-in Temple

6) Around Kyoto

1) Festivals and Events
- Aoi Matsuri Festival, held at Shimogamo and Kamigamo shrines in May
- Jidai Matsuri Festival, held at Heian-jingu in October
- Gion Matsuri Festival, held at Yasaka-jinja in July

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