Kyoto served as Japan’s imperial capital for over a thousand years, and its legacy is visible on every street
corner. With more than 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, and 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kyoto is the cultural soul of Japan. Walk the famous stone-paved lanes of Gion at dusk, stroll through thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari, and experience the meditative calm of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Kyoto rewards slow, deliberate exploration — every season brings a different kind of beauty.
