Kyoto

Kyoto embodies the soul of traditional Japan, where over 2,000 temples and shrines create a living museum of ancient culture. Former imperial capital for over 1,000 years, this enchanting city offers iconic experiences from the golden Kinkaku-ji Temple to the mystical Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Witness geishas in Gion district, participate in traditional tea ceremonies, and experience the changing seasons in perfectly manicured gardens.

• •Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the most of any city
• •Over 2,000 temples and shrines dot the ancient capital
• •The famous Fushimi Inari shrine has over 10,000 vermillion torii gates
• •Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan for 1,074 years until 1868

• •Featured prominently in 'Lost in Translation' and 'Memoirs of a Geisha'
• •The setting for countless anime including 'Your Name' and Studio Ghibli films
• •Featured in 'The Last Samurai' for its authentic traditional architecture
• •Popular destination for influencers showcasing traditional Japanese culture