Kyoto, best known for being the former capital of Japan for over a millennia, is located in the Kansai region of Japan. Previously called Kyo, Miyako, or Kyo no Miyako, which then was renamed Kyoto which means capital city during the 11th century. Kyoto is also called the thousand-year capital.

Being the former capital city of Japan, there are so many things to do in Kyoto. One surely would not find a hard time looking for activities to do once in Kyoto. One activity we would be focusing on in this article are Kyoto’s temples and shrines. Kyoto is world famous for its temples and shrines. There are over a 1600 temples in Kyoto for one to visit with varying motifs. Temples for garden lovers, temples for quiet contemplation, zen garden temples, and even temples for children. Aside from temples, Kyoto also boasts around 400 shrines one could visit. During the New Year celebration, people get together to drink, feast and pray for good health and prosperity at their local shrines and temples. Remember to plan ahead on which temple or shrine you choose to go to. As there are a lot, the task might be more daunting than simple. Regarding which temple and shrine you choose to go to, always remember to be mindful of your surroundings and be respectful of the place as these are not simply tourist destinations but very largely a part of Japan. These temples and shrines have been here for, for most part, a thousand years and surely deserves our respect as they provide a window to what Japan was once before.

In Conclusion

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