When people first consider the idea of a holiday in Japan, their thoughts usually turn to Tokyo. Now, theres nothing wrong with Tokyo its soaring skyscrapers perfectly contrasting with its sombre temples but there is a lot more to Japan than the bright lights of its world famous capital.
Take Kyoto, for example. The city is the historical and cultural capital of Japan a fine mix of urban sprawl and cultural gems. Indeed, Kyoto was home to the Japanese Imperial family from 794 all the way up to 1868 when the Emperor decided to relocate to Tokyo. Kyoto is one of the few major Japanese cities to avoid the destruction of aerial raids during World War 2, and aside from anything else that makes it a fascinating part of any holiday in Japan.
How much time you wish to spend in this amazing city is mainly down to your tastes in sightseeing. Outside of the shopping and purely commercial aspects of the town the main sights are almost entirely made up of by cultural sights such as Buddhist temples and Zen gardens. Because of the quantity of historical and cultural sights, it is very easy to overdo Kyoto sightseeing if done too quickly. Thankfully, walking from sight to...
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