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Kyoto guide books inevitably name the Gion district as the prime spot to find geisha. However, there are 4 geisha districts in Kyoto.



What's there to do in an ancient city at night?
Kyoto is a photographers dream — it's hard to go wrong at these 8 amazing spots.
Kyoto is a magical city. It sounds sugarcoated but it's true. With 400 shrines and 1,600 Buddhist temples it's hard to choose your activities. This list will help you make the most of your trip.

98 Things to do in Kyoto (Part 2) 98 Things to do in Kyoto (Part 3) 98 Things to do in Kyoto (Part 4)

The Gion Festival is perhaps Japan's most famous festival. Running the entire month of July each year — it's also one of the longest.

Gion Festival (the month long Kyoto Party) Part II

Kyoto was the capital of Japan for much of the country's history.
Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) survived the Orion Wars and WWII only to be burned down by a young schizophrenic monk in 1950.
Kyoto Station is a modern architectural marvel in the heart of an ancient city.

Kyoto Station is For Lovers

Every Japanese person has been to Kyoto at least once (or at least it seems that way). Kyoto is a must-see for any traveler to Japan. It's the second most popular Japanese destination after Tokyo.
Japan's 2nd best university with a proud tradition of academics and athletics.

Yoshida Shrine Kyoto University

You might think Kyoto tourists have little time to photograph each other.

Girl Photographs Hot Calpis at Nanzen-ji Temple In Kyoto

The Toshiya festival started in 1606 when a Samurai gave a demonstration of his archery skills — shooting 100 arrows in rapid succession the entire length of Sanjusangendo Temple in Kyoto (121.7 meters).
Nijo Castle is everyone's image of the perfect Japanese castle.
A 700 year old food market in downtown Kyoto.
A mysterious nightlife area that dates back to 712.
The ancient entrance gate to Kyoto that symbolizes the decay of society.
Do you know what it takes to get a photo of a real Geisha?
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