On this page you can find general information about the beautiful city of Kyoto, from its history to learning how to get around.
Kyoto (京都市) is the 7th most populous city in Japan with almost 1.5 million inhabitants. It was the capital of Japan between 794 and 1868 and was home to the Imperial Court.
During World War II it was the only major Japanese city to escape the Allied bombing raids. For this reason, its rich historical, artistic and architectural heritage remains intact.
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