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Kyoto, a Japanese city is the capital of Kyoto Prefecture. In 794, Heiankyo, the new city, which became the seat of imperial court of Japan was renamed to Kyoto. Kyoto was earlier known as Saikyo. The city was the capital until the government was shifted to Edo in 1868. Kyoto was designated on September 1, 1956 and is now considered the cultural center of Japan.
Area & Location: Sits on the middle-western portion of the island of Honshu, Kyoto is surrounded on three sides by Higashiyama, Kitayama and Nishiyama mountains. The city, which is located at 35°01' Latitude North and 135°45' Longitude East, occupies a total area of 827.90 sq. km. It has a population of 1.5 million with a density of 1779 per sq. km.
Tourist Attractions: The cultural heritages in the city are often visited by tourists.
Transportation: Kansai International Airport serves as the main entrance to the city for those coming from other parts of the world.
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The city has an extensive rail network that covers the entire country. The bus network, subway system and cycle include the public transportation of the city.
Hotels:As a city known for delicious traditional cuisines, Kyoto offers wide array of hotels that serve mouth-watering dishes. Besides traditional dishes, they also provide other western dishes catering to the needs of its customers. ANA Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto Hotel Okura, Granvia Hotel Kyoto, Palace Side Hotel, Kyoto Kokusai Hotel, Hyatt Regency Kyoto and Nikko Princess Hotel Kyoto are the well-known hotels in Kyoto.
Places of Attraction:Kyoto is a popular tourist destination. Kinkaku-ji -temple built in 1397, Kiyomizu Temple from where it is possible to have a panoramic view of the city, Gion, Nijo Castle-the home of Tokugawa leyasu, one of the most powerful men in Japan, Daitoku-ji Temple Complex-complex of Zen Buddhism that consists of 24 temples, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are the interesting places to visit in Kyoto.
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