"Kyoto - Temples and Culture" Kyoto by SLLiew
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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.
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The Golden Pavilion Temple is beautiful. The little masks look so cute and especially the Koi! Koi are so unique! I enjoyed the tour!
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:)
I'm looking forward to seeing Kyoto sights in a few weeks. Nice tips & photos.
I like the historical places in the world. So i like to be and here one day!
a very informative and very helpful kyoto tips
Really want to visit Japan one day! Nice page here SL!
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. :-)
Thanks for showing me around Kyoto!
How interesting!!! Once again I know nothing about this country. I hope the fan you caught brings you much luck!!!!
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.