posted by Traveller on Oct 5

Thinking of a vacation to Japan? What attractions Japan has? Indeed, there are plenty. See the blog posts below on attractions Japan for more information. However, another interesting attractions Japan has is Kyoto Japan Travel.

Kyoto Japan was founded in 794 as Heian-kyo (which means the capital of peace and tranquility). Kyoto City was built based on the layout of the Tang Chinese city of Chang-an.

Interesting, Kyoto City was bounded by mountains on its three sides and bisected by a river flowing from north to south. Indeed, this is an extraordinary natural formation. Perhaps it is for this very reason, this site was chosen by then Emperor Kanmu’s geomancers as an ideal place to be came the capital. Logically speaking, any city that is well protected is not easily conquered. I believed, this is also one of the reasons why this site is chosen by the Emperor.

So what can Kyoto Japan Travel brings you? As you are aware, this majestic Kyoto City is bounded by mountains and naturally, many of the best monuments and garden can be found at the foothills, especially the Higashiyama (Eastern Mountains) district east of the Kamo River.

So how do you truly appreciate Kyoto City then? You really need to navigate and spend enough time in the backstreet of the old imperial capital, shops and townhouses. Only then, you will be able to get a taste of the Kyoto City’s cultural riches.

Does Kyoto Japan Travel is a must? Believe it or not, about more than 30 million tourists a year visited Kyoto City. The numbers speak for itself. There are nearly 2,000 temples and shrines alone.  And the major attractions not to be missed are the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and gardens, Diatokuji Temple (together with its many sub-temple), Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion), Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion), the sand and rock Zen garden at Ryoanji Temple, the Heian Shrine and Kiyomizudera Temple.  In addition, Kyoto city also has several museums and a botanical and zoological garden.

Apart from the places of interest, Kyoto City also boasts its many festivals and crafts. There are many popular annual festivals held in Kyoto City and is also a place renowned for traditional Japanese crafts, especially pottery, lacquerware, woodblock prints, fans, Yuzen sikl-dyeing and Nishijin silk-weaving.

Also, not to forget to visit the charming Pontocho Alley and take a pleasant walk at the Philosopher’s Walk, which is the best-loved spots.

Kyoto City is famous throughout Japan for the quality of its crafts and food products. As such, you will have an unforgettable shopping experience here and will never feel boring.  Needless to say, you will surely find some local specialty souvenirs here.

If you do not know where you should visit for your next vocation, you can consider Kyoto Japan.