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Kyoto
Located in the center of Honshu,
Kyoto is a city in
Japan.
As of
2006,
Kyoto had a population of 1,473,068.
Kyoto was once the imperial capital of Japan, but
today it is principally known outside of the country for the Kyoto
Protocol (full name: Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change),
which is an international treaty on climate change. The treaty, which was opened for signature
on
December 11th
1997, aims to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and assigns mandatory reductions for some signatories.
Heian Shrine, Kyoto, Japan Photographic Print
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Bamboo Forest, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan
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Artist: Panoramic Images.
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Bamboo Forest, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan
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Daigo Temple, Kyoto, Japan
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Cherry Blossoms, Heian-Jingu Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
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Garden with Maple Trees in Enkouin Temple, Autumn, Kyoto, Japan
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Bamboo, Kyoto, Japan
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By Diane Durston
Kodansha USA
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A completely revised version of the classic guidebook to Kyoto, with a foreword by Donald Richie.
Down the cobbled paths and behind the tranquil noren curtains of Kyoto, the old way of life goes on, nurtured in the restrained furnishings of the traditional inns and in the old shops where fine handmade items still add a touch of quality to life.
Since the first edition appeared in 1986, this lovingly written travelogue-cum-guidebook has become de rigueur for knowledgeable travelers seeking to find "the real Kyoto" behind the modern face of the city's constantly changing boulevards. Old Kyoto focuses on the family establishments that have been in business for at least a hundred years, and in some cases for over ten generations. Astonishingly, many of the old shops and inns of Kyoto can still be found on narrow backstreets, under the heavy, tiled rooftops of traditional machiya dwellings. Here, the adventurous traveler will uncover treasures: the way in which a hand-crafted calligraphy brush is bound, a miniature garden tended, a bamboo basket woven.
For critics and travelers alike, Old Kyoto has long been regarded the essential guidebook to Japan's most cherished city. This second edition of Old Kyoto is completely updated. Shops have been added, and maps, prices, directions, descriptions, and general information have all been thoroughly revised. |
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By Chris Rowthorn
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Discover Kyoto
Celebrate the seasons at an elaborate geisha dance
Rid yourself of bad karma at Jingo-ji - just try not to get addicted
Sift through reams of vintage kimono fabric at the local flea markets
Make a night of it in the baths at Funaoka Onsen
In This Guide:
The only full city guide to Kyoto
Personally researched by a long-term resident author
New coverage of traditional crafts, with the best places to buy handmade paper, fans and pottery
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights.
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By Judith Clancy
Stone Bridge Press
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"Exploring Kyoto by long-term resident Judith Clancy is an excellent guide to exploring Kyoto on foot." Lonely Planet Japan Among the world’s most cherished ancient cities, Kyoto, Japan, is perfect for exploring on foot. Richly detailed and small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, Exploring Kyoto is an essential guide to becoming an enlightened pedestrian in the area once known as Yamashiro (the back of the mountains”). Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition of Exploring Kyoto offers two new routes and spans a spectrum of geographical and cultural topography, from bustling downtown quarters to remote mountaintops, hip eateries to ancient shrines. Included are: Thirty explorations, including the well-knownMt. Hiei, Arashiyama, Heian Shrine, Ryoanji, Philosopher’s Walkand many hidden corners Detailed maps tracing each route Over thirty descriptive photos Essential tips on etiquette and behavior Full index to all sites and attractions In-depth information on local history, arts, and festivals |
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By John H. Martin
Tuttle Publishing
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Kyoto is Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities, home to 17 World Heritage sites and over 2,000 temples and shrines.
Kyoto presents 29 easy-to-follow walking tours through the city's 1,300 years of history, its many unique districts and scenic areas full of charm and character. This updated, greatly expanded guide features over 100 color photos, as well as approximately 40 brand new, full-color guide maps and diagrams of individual sites. |
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By Diane Durston
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What better way to see Kyoto than at dawn, when the back streets and alleys of this 1,200-year-old city are still under the spell of the past? Old folks fuss about with their bonsai and laundry poles, pausing to chat on their way to the neighborhood shrine with flowers and morning prayers. Knock-kneed white egrets stalk the stream beds for breakfast, and the giant bronze temple bells awaken the former capital of Japan every morning as they have done for centuries.
Through wars, fires, famines, tyrants, and now rapid modernization, the old neighborhoods of Kyoto are the places where the customs and traditions of this fascinating city, with its confusing blend of old and new, have managed to survive.
American writer and former Kyoto resident Diane Durston introduces seven must-see precincts of this ancient capital city, including four Historic Preservation Districts. Among them are the world-famous geisha quarter, the kimono textile neighborhoods, the sake-brewing area of Fushimi, and the tea-growing region of Uji. Durston weaves together local lore and historical sites to create a panoply of provocative walking tours that take the reader back in time to the elegance of earlier days.
Accompanying each section is a full-color map and the fine photography of Katsuhiko Mizuno, a Kyoto native and one of the city's most famous photographers. Sections highlighting Kyoto crafts, cuisine, festivals, and tourist essentials round out this attractive volume, making it the perfect introduction -and guide- to one of the world's most evocative cities.
FEATURES
* Photographs by one of Kyoto's most renowned photographers
* Locations of the most important Historic Preservations Districts
* Detailed maps and suggested routes
* Scenic and little-known walking paths
* Completely revised and updated information |
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By Offbeat Guides
Offbeat Guides
Released: 2010-11-02
Kindle Edition (53 pages)
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Offbeat Guides creates personalized, up-to-date travel guides that cover over 30,000 travel destinations worldwide using a combination of search technology and curation by both amateur and professional travel experts. |
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City Plans: Greater Kyoto 1:55,000; Kasai Area 1:250,000
Area Maps: Central Kyoto 1:20,000; Nara 1:15,00; Kansai Transit System |
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