A serene temple pagoda in Kyoto with cherry blossoms

Experience the Heart of Old Japan

Tall bamboo stalks in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Matcha green tea ice cream and sweets
Thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Geishas walking through the Gion district of Kyoto

Welcome to Kyoto

Kyoto, the former Imperial Capital of Japan, is a city that beautifully marries the ancient with the modern. With its thousands of classical Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, imperial palaces, and traditional wooden houses, it offers a rare window into Japan's rich history. This website is your guide to exploring the wonders of this timeless city.