"Kyoto - Temples and Culture" Kyoto by SLLiew

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

Kyoto is the old capital of Japan. Kyoto has countless of beautiful temples, elegant gardens and cultural shows for tourists.

There is much less traffic that Tokyo. I found the subway system tio be efficient but limited in getting to my destinations.

The bus system complements the subway system in getting to all the tourist destinations. The bus arrives on time to minute that is displayed at each bus stand.

Kyoto has to be absorbed. Even the Kyoto dialect and food are little more softer and subtler. You may get a temple overdose so do not try to visit every single one of them.

Intro Updated Sep 3, 2007
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Yaqui Jul 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM

The Golden Pavilion Temple is beautiful. The little masks look so cute and especially the Koi! Koi are so unique! I enjoyed the tour!
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Pinat Jul 14, 2009 at 8:51 AM

I am not sure if I will ever make it to Japan but at least I had a virtual tour of Kyoto and its temples:)
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trvlrtom Mar 20, 2008 at 7:20 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing Kyoto sights in a few weeks. Nice tips & photos.
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volopolo Mar 20, 2008 at 6:16 PM

I like the historical places in the world. So i like to be and here one day!
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allelli Dec 20, 2007 at 5:07 AM

a very informative and very helpful kyoto tips
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bijo69 Sep 11, 2007 at 3:26 PM

Really want to visit Japan one day! Nice page here SL!
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mary2u99 Aug 28, 2007 at 7:21 AM

SL thanks for sharing! Wow Japan -Kyoto looks like a wonderful place to visit. I only see the airport in Kansai. Have to visit this country someday. Thanks for visiting my Egypt page. :-)
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egonwegh Aug 28, 2007 at 4:05 AM

Thanks for showing me around Kyoto!
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nickandchris Aug 27, 2007 at 2:35 PM

How interesting!!! Once again I know nothing about this country. I hope the fan you caught brings you much luck!!!!
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littlesam1 Aug 27, 2007 at 7:29 AM

Beautiful pictures. The temples are breath taking. I liked the koi pictures also. I have a friend here in Maryland who raises koi in his pond.