"KYOTO is an anagram of TOKYO" Kyoto by giampiero6

Kyoto Travel Guide: 2,251 reviews and 5,423 photos

My experience of Kyoto was one and 1/2 very intensely beautiful and peaceful days. Its FULL of temples, gardens, and shrines. If Tokyo is the modern capital of Japan, Kyoto is the opposite...the ancient and traditional capital.

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Last visit to Kyoto: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Jul 23, 2011
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Reviews (12)

Sanju san gen do Things to Do (6)

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Putting the Mizu in KiyoMizu Temple Things to Do (6)

Mizu means water in Japanese and the elixir like properties of this water is why people come to this spot atop a hill... more travel advice

Our Group With The Head Monk of Shin-nyo-Do - Kyoto

Shin-Nyo-Do Things to Do (6)

The Shin-nyo-do is one of the thousands of temples and shrines of Kyoto. By special arrangement we were able to stay at... more travel advice

Hire a Taxi For the Day Transportation (1)

When You are cruising around Kyoto..if you have a few folks in your group as your taxi driver if you can hire them for... more travel advice

Local Customs (3)
See All Love of Nature
Hotels (1)
Among the Monks

Restaurants (1)
Green Tea That 'Stands Up'
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Comments (24)

peperoni Jul 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM Report Abuse

Nice pic and great location this one, thanks to comment on my homepage :)
Florida999 Mar 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM Report Abuse

This looks like a beautiful place, will put it on my list
Basaic Apr 5, 2008 at 2:52 PM Report Abuse

Great Kyoto Page! Lately not only would I miss that stone, I'd fall down half way there! LOL!
Behi Apr 1, 2008 at 2:23 PM Report Abuse

I wish visit Japan, Thanks for pic & info
kyoub Nov 28, 2007 at 4:14 PM Report Abuse

I would love to stroll thru the lovely gardens and then stop for a foamy green tea. Interesting tips.
Norali Dec 23, 2006 at 9:34 PM Report Abuse

Zen... something I use to look for and I may find in Kyoto one day. Thank for the insight, G.
starship Nov 1, 2006 at 4:41 AM Report Abuse

You make Kyoto sound very appealing. That foamy green tea is only one of the many reasons I'd like to visit Kyoto. Nice photos.
janetanne Jun 27, 2006 at 1:26 PM Report Abuse

I'd love to go to Japan one day and especially to see the peaceful gardens and temples. Your pictures are very inspiring:)
Robdaz May 20, 2006 at 1:42 PM Report Abuse

Nice read on Kyoto. Would love to get some green tea at the temple. Cheers rob
ATXtraveler Jan 17, 2005 at 10:58 AM Report Abuse

When are we going to see some Kankaanpää tips?