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Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de Kyoto a través de sus museos y monumentos.
Kyoto, the former capital of Japan, is a treasure trove of traditional culture, famous for its Zen temples, serene gardens and geishas. With 17 UNESCO Heritage Sites, it offers an immersion into Japanese history, from imperial palaces to traditional streets of Gion.
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Cultural heart of Japan, with living traditions.
Geisha neighborhood with traditional tea houses.
Covered market with traditional food.
Festival with float parades.
Historical parade of traditional costumes.
Founded as Heian-kyo in 794, Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, the center of imperial culture.
During the feudal era, it grew as a cultural hub, with temples and gardens designed for the nobility.
Today it is a cultural center that preserves traditions such as the tea ceremony, while welcoming modernity in its peripheral neighborhoods.
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Cultural heart of Japan, with living traditions.
Ancient capital with an immense cultural legacy.
Traditional Japanese world-class architecture.
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View full guideVisit Tofuku-ji for fewer crowds.
Stroll at sunset for a peaceful experience.
Bow when greeting and avoid making noise in temples.
Dress modestly in religious places.
Tap water is safe.
Available in the center.
Very safe, but be careful in busy areas.
Follow etiquette at sacred sites.
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