Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district.

Ginkaku-ji 14

Historic Monuments of... 14

Honmaru Garden 11

Kiyomizu-dera Temple 16

Kyoto 19

Kyoto Imperial Palace 12

Kyoto Station 13

Nijo Castle 15

Ninna-ji 17

Ninomaru Garden 11

Rokuon-ji 16

Ryoan-ji 5