Kyoto Prefecture, located in the Kansai region of Honshu, is a place of immense cultural and historical significance in Japan. It is known for its classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines, and traditional wooden houses. It's also celebrated for its formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers known for their performing arts. The city of Kyoto, which was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years, is at the heart of this prefecture, offering a remarkable journey through Japan's rich history.

Ginkaku-ji 11

Historic Monuments of... 14

Kamigamo Shrine 18

Kiyomizu-dera Temple 16

Kyoto 19

Kyoto Station 13

Nijo Castle 16

Ninna-ji 17

Rokuon-ji 16