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Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with 1.5 million inhabitants and a modern feel.
Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its exceptional historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.
Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its exceptional historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.
Arashiyama
23 photos
Enkoji Temple
11 photos
Fushimi Inari Shrine
16 photos
Gion District
18 photos
Kinkakuji, Golden Pavilion
8 photos
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
20 photos
Ohara Mountain Town
31 photos
Other Temples and Shrines
12 photos
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