Kyoto served as the imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years — from 794 to 1868 — during which it became the heart of Japanese court culture, religion, and traditional arts. Thanks to its preservation from large-scale wartime destruction, the city retains hundreds of historic temples, shrines, gardens, palaces and traditional wooden houses. As such, Kyoto remains widely regarded as Japan’s cultural capital, with living traditions, classical architecture, and seasonal beauty that reflect centuries of history. (Wikipedia)
Location: Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates: 35.0115754, 135.7681441
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