What to know
Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) was Japan's capital and the residence of its emperors from 794 until 1868. Today, it ranks among the country's ten largest cities, with 1.5 million residents and a modern urban landscape.
Over the centuries, Kyoto endured numerous wars and fires, but its exceptional historical significance spared it from atomic bombing during World War II. As a result, countless temples, shrines, and other priceless historic structures survive here.
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Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- Closed
- Admission
- English name
- Kyoto Official Travel Guide
- Original name
- Kyoto
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