Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto was the capital of Japan before the Emperor finally moved to Tokyo. It seems to be unclear which year exactly Tokyo, or 江戸 ( edo ) as it was known back then, became the capital of Japan, but it seems to be somewhere in the mid to late 1800’s. Throughout Japan’s history, a portion of the city of Kyoto itself has experienced a number of fires, so some of the temples and shrines the city is known for have been rebuilt. Having said that, Kyoto still has more of the oldest temples, shrines, buildings, streets, and so on than a lot of other cities in Japan. If I’m not mistaken, the city of Kyoto itself has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other city in the world. After Tokyo, Kyoto is one of the (if not the) most popular places to visit in all of Japan. Kyoto city is not a very big city but does have quite a lot to offer. Kyoto is often featured in magazines, television shows, and so on, so I find myself constantly learning about new and exciting areas to visit in the pref