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Founded in 794, the city of Kyoto has existed for more than a millennium. Until the capital of Japan was moved to Tokyo in 1869, Kyoto prospered as Japan's imperial capital and the nation’s political, cultural and religious center.
A city with a population of about 1.5 million people, Kyoto is considered Japan's third-largest city after Tokyo and Osaka. Many of the old Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples constructed centuries ago still exist, and even today, the venerable culture of maiko and geisha is preserved in Kyoto, fascinating both Japanese and international tourists.
Kyoto is the home of renowned World Heritage sites such as Kinkakuji Temple and its Golden Pavilion, Gingakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, the old Imperial Castle, or Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, which has been ranked as the most popular tourist destination in Kyoto in 2017.
In this article, you can learn in detail about Kyoto’s culture and famous sightseeing spots so you can make the most of your trip to this fascinating city. Read the full article here.
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