Kyoto
Kyoto (京都) served as the capital of Japan and emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the ten largest cities in the country, with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face.
Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but because of its exceptional historical value, the city was removed from the list of target cities of the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically invaluable structures survive in the city today.
Nijojo
O Castelo Nijo (二条 城) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period. Nijo Castle can be divided into three areas: the Honmaru (main circle of defense), the Ninomaru (secondary defense circle) surround the Honmaru and Ninomaru.
Kyoto Station
The Kyoto Station building (京都 駅) was built on the 1200-year anniversary of the founding of the capital in Kyoto. It was opened to the public in 1997 and is in perfect contrast to the image of many foreign tourists from Kyoto as the capital of traditional Japan.
Nishiki Market
O Mercado Nishiki (錦 市場) is a narrow five-block shopping street lined with more than 100 shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," this retail market specializes in related foods such as fresh seafood, produce, knives and pans, is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties such as Japanese sweets, pickles, seafood dried and sushi.
Higashiyama District
Higashiyama (東山) along the lower slopes of the eastern mountains of Kyoto is one of the city's best preserved historic districts. It is a great place to experience ancient and traditional Kyoto, especially between Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine, where the narrow streets, the wooden buildings, and the traditional merchant shops invoke the feeling of the ancient capital.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社)is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion gates, which extend along with a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead to the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands 233 meters and belongs to the sanctuary grounds.
Daigoji Temple
Daigoji (醍醐 寺) is an important temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and a designated world heritage. The large temple complex sits southeast of central Kyoto and includes an entire mountain. The main temple grounds are located at the base of the mountain and are connected by a walking trail to several other temples around the summit.