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Geography

Know what, where's Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto was created beautifully and based on modern city planning, isadjusted with grid pattern. Many things haven't changed even passed throuht the long history. Even a name of a street involves huge background.

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History

Kyoto was the capital of Japan more than 10 hundred yrs, called "Heian-kyo", is transferred the capital from Nara in 794 AD.

Even now, it remnant of the capital can be seen everywhere in its streets.


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Cultural

Kyoto established and involves unique Japanese culture for more than 1000 years. i.e.
Famous "Maiko"(Geisha), Dialect and culture, Arquitecture, etc. Be a Kyoto Geek!


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Customs

During the long history, unique customs was established in Kyoto.

You'll find lot of interesting lore and wisdom of the people, living in Kyoto.




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The most famous Events!
Please, look at before your travel and planning

January
Fude Hajime [2nd-4th]Kitano-tenmangu
Kemari Hajime [3rd] Shimogamo shrine
Toshi-ya [15th] Sanju-sangen-do
February
Setsubun [2nd-25th] Mibu temple
Baika Festival [25th] Kitano-tenmangu
March
Nagashi Bina [3rd] Shimogamo Shrine
April
Miyayo Odori [1st] Gion-kobu-kaburenjo
Mibu Kyogen [21st-29th] Mibu temple
May
Aoi Festival [1st] Kamigamo shrine, Shimogamo shrine
June
Kibune Festival [1st] Kibune shrine
July
Gion Festival [7th] on the corner of Shijo st. and Karasuma st.
August
Daimonji Gozan Okuribi [16th]
September
Seimei shrine Reisai [Autumnal Equinox Day] Seimei shrine
October
Mibu Kyogen [include the 2nd Mon., for 3days] Mibu temple
Era Festival [22nd] Heian Jingu
November
hitakisa [8th] Fushimi Inari Taisha
December
Joya-no Kane [31st] Kurama temple, etc.


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