The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kyoto:
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Kyoto – capital city of Kyoto Prefecture, located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is most well known in Japanese history for being the former Imperial capital of Japan for more than one thousand years, as well as a major part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area.
General reference
edit- Pronunciation: English: /kiˈoʊtoʊ, ˈkjoʊtoʊ/,[1] Japanese: [kʲoꜜːto] ;
- Common English name(s): Kyoto
- Official English name(s): Kyoto
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
Geography of Kyoto
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- a city
- capital of the Kyoto Prefecture
- a city
- Population of Kyoto: 1,472,027
- Area of Kyoto: 827.83 km2 (319.63 sq mi)
- Atlas of Kyoto
Kyoto
京都市 | |
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Location within Japan | |
| Coordinates: 35°0′42″N 135°46′6″E / 35.01167°N 135.76833°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Kyoto |
Location of Kyoto
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- Time zone(s):
Environment of Kyoto
editNatural geographic features of Kyoto
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- Canals in Kyoto
- Mountains in Kyoto
- Rivers in Kyoto
Areas of Kyoto
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Districts of Kyoto
editNeighborhoods in Kyoto
editLocations in Kyoto
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Bridges in Kyoto
editCultural and exhibition centers in Kyoto
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Monuments and memorials in Kyoto
editMuseums and art galleries in Kyoto
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- Hosomi Museum
- Kitamura Museum
- Koryo Museum of Art
- Kyoto Art Center
- Kyoto City Archaeological Museum
- Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents
- Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
- Kyoto Museum for World Peace
- Kyoto National Museum
- Kyoto Railway Museum
- Museum of Furuta Oribe
- National Museum of Modern Art
- Nomura Art Museum
- Ōkōchi Sansō
- Ōtani University Museum
- Ryozen Museum of History
- Sen-oku Hakuko Kan
- Shigureden
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Palaces and villas in Kyoto
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Parks and gardens in Kyoto
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- Bamboo Forest
- Iwatayama Monkey Park
- Kyoto Botanical Garden
- Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
- Maruyama Park
- Murin-an
- Sentō Imperial Palace
- Shugakuin Imperial Villa
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Religious buildings in Kyoto
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Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Kyoto
- Anrakuju-in
- Chishaku-in
- Daigo-ji
- Daikaku-ji
- Daisen-in
- Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Ginkaku-ji
- Heian Shrine
- Kamigamo Shrine
- Kamo Shrine
- Kinkaku-ji
- Kitano Tenmangū
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Kōzan-ji
- Matsunoo-taisha
- Nishi Hongan-ji
- Ryōan-ji
- Saihō-ji
- Sanbō-in
- Tenryū-ji
- Tō-ji
Secular buildings in Kyoto
editStreets in Kyoto
edit- Karasuma Street
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kiyamachi Street
- Philosopher's Walk
- Shijō Street
- Teramachi Street
Theatres in Kyoto
editTowers in Kyoto
editDemographics of Kyoto
editGovernment and politics of Kyoto
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Government and politics of Kyoto
- Wards of Kyoto
- Mayors of Kyoto
- International relations of Kyoto
History of Kyoto
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History of Kyoto, by period or event
edit- Early history
- Kyoto during the Middle Ages – Kyoto becomes the official capital of Japan (794)
- Imperial Court in Kyoto (794–1868)
- Modern Kyoto
History of Kyoto, by subject
editCulture of Kyoto
editArts in Kyoto
editMusic of Kyoto
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- Composers and musicians of Kyoto
- Music venues in Kyoto
Visual arts of Kyoto
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Cuisine of Kyoto
Events in Kyoto
Festivals in Kyoto
Languages of Kyoto
Media in Kyoto
- Newspapers in Kyoto
- Radio and television in Kyoto
Philosophy of Kyoto
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- Buddhism in Kyoto
- Christianity in Kyoto
- St. Agnes Cathedral
- Catholicism in Kyoto
- Shinto in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto
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- Baseball in Kyoto
- Football in Kyoto
- Association football in Kyoto
- Sports competitions in Kyoto
- Sports venues in Kyoto
Economy and infrastructure of Kyoto
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- Financial services in Kyoto
- Hotels in Kyoto
- Restaurants and cafés in Kyoto
- Shopping malls and markets in Kyoto
- Tourism in Kyoto
Transportation in Kyoto
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- Public transport operators in Kyoto
- Air transport in Kyoto
- Road transport in Kyoto
Rail transport in Kyoto
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- Kyoto Municipal Subway
- Railway stations in Kyoyo
Education in Kyoto
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- Universities in Kyoto
- Research institutes in Kyoto
See also
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edit- ^ "Kyoto or Kioto". Collins Dictionary. n.d. Retrieved 24 September 2014.