Kyoto is not just a destination; She is a time travel and history enthusiast and Serene will love this classic city. Behind the bustling tourist districts, there is another side of Kyoto that is quiet, exclusive, and full of timeless aesthetics.
Kyoto or 京都 in Japanese kanji, is the capital of Kyoto prefecture in the Kansai region. With a population of 1.45 million (as of 2020), Kyoto is the cultural anchor of Greater Kyoto.
Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan that was chosen as the new imperial court of Japan by Emperor Kanmu. The original city was organized according to Chinese fengshui and followed the model of the ancient Chinese capitals of Chang’an and Luoyang. Kyoto was the center of government for 11 centuries until 1869 and avoided the large-scale destruction of World War II, so that the cultural heritage before Japan could be largely preserved.
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, a major tourist destination, and the location of the Japanese Government’s Cultural Affairs Agency. Kyoto is home to many Buddhist, Shinto, castle and friends temples that are collectively designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites or the United Nations.
Some of the famous things about Kyoto are the global video game company Nintendo, Kyoto University (the second oldest university in Japan) and the Imperial Palace.
If we look at the architecture in Kyoto, there is a mix of traditional styles and Zen influences, as well as modern. Prominent architects such as Tadao Ando and Kengo Kuma contributed to Kyoto’s urban landscape, emphasizing sustainability and harmony with nature.
A trip to Kyoto isn’t about visiting all the places in one day, but rather “slow travel”: walking the Arashiyama trail in the morning dew, feeling the privacy of a historic ryokan, appreciating every artistic detail of Kaiseki’s offerings.
Enjoy Kyoto in peace and intimate. Rediscover your peace of mind among the old wooden architecture and the meditative Zen garden.
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