Kyoto

(Kyoto · Kyoto)

Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It is famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples and gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto sanctuaries and traditional wooden houses. It is also known for formal traditions, such as kaiseki meals, which consist of various dishes of distinctive preparations, and geisha, female artists who are commonly found in the Gion district.