As one of Japan’s largest and indeed, most popular cities, Kyoto has no shortage of people arriving to visit and marvel at the ancient capital and all its archaic temples and colourfully adorned shrines. Positively dripping in history and centuries of culture, the city is a must-see destination when in Japan. The crowds of travelers …
The former capital of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto is arguably the most beautiful city in the country. Tucked within the Western Honshu mountains, the city is steeped in history, culture, architecture, and authentic Japanese traditions. One of the only few cities to have escaped World War II bombing, Kyoto still houses a …
Japan is a land of dichotomy, always maintaining a balanced approach to modern advancement and tradition. Where other cities in Japan have technology, Kyoto has temples, reigning as the country’s cultural capital. When Kyoto was initially listed as a target for the catastrophic a U.S. atomic bomb during WWII, the Secretary of War demanded that …