1. Kyoto TeiJai Christina Greicy

2. History The new city, Heian-kyō ( 平安京 "tranquility and peace capital"), became the seat of Japan's imperial court in 794, beginning the Heian period of Japanese history. The city was renamed Kyoto ("capital city") Kyoto remained Japan's capital until the transfer of the government to Edo in 1868 at the time of the Imperial Restoration.

3. Kyoto Abundance of prewar buildings Known for the many Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, lovely gardens –Kyoto Imperial Palace –Kiyomizudera –Heian Shrine

4. Festivals The first is the Aoi Matsuri on May 15 Two months later (July 14 to 17) is the Gion Matsuri, culminating in a massive parade. Kyoto marks the Bon Festival with the Gozan Okuribi, lighting fires on mountains to guide the spirits home (August 16) The October 22 Jidai Matsuri, Festival of the Ages, celebrates Kyoto's illustrious past.

6. The three strokes of the 大 (dai 'large') character are respectively 1st stroke 80m, 2nd stroke 160m and 3rd stroke 120m long, and may be seen from every part of the city

7. Nishiki Market More than one hundred shops Many Kyoto specialties, such as pickles, Japanese sweets, dried food, sushi, and fresh seafood and vegetables are sold.

8. Kyoto Tower A popular tourist attraction

9. Gion Most exclusive and well-known geisha districts in all of Japan Gion geisha refer to themselves as “geiko”; means specifically "a woman of art."

10. Cuisine Kyoto is famous for KYO-RYORI, highly sophisticated Japanese traditional cuisine served in KAI-SEKI style Obanzai &Tofu Ryori –It is characterized by the inclusion of tofu, yuba, Kyoto vegetables, and many other traditional Kyoto ingredients

11. Kiyomizu-dera

12. Otowa-no-taki

13. Santouka Ramen

14. ^_^ Oishii ^_^

15. Sagano Bamboo Forest

16. Kurama-onsen

17. Tamago

18. Kyoto Sunrise