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Traveling to Kyoto in 2023
Traveling the Entire Summer, A Mini-Series
During our trip, we stayed in Osaka and took a 15-minute Shinkansen train ride to Kyoto (京都). Kyoto has so much to offer that I feel it deserves a separate post dedicated to this historic city.
Kyoto was the capital city of Japan for over a thousand years, starting from its establishment in 794 AD. It is one of the oldest cities in Japan, with a rich history and cultural heritage. The Edo period lasted for nearly 260 years until the Meiji Restoration in 1868 when the Tokugawa Shogunate (徳川幕府) ended and imperial rule was restored. The Emperor moved from Kyoto to Edo, which was then renamed Tokyo, making it the new capital of Japan.
Local Tour
One reason why I suddenly became so interested in this city was that we had a great tour guide from Localized Japan. His tour was both informative and fun, and I felt like many things that I didn’t know or had only a vague understanding of about Japan became crystal clear to me.
Maiko vs Geiko
In Kyoto, it’s not uncommon to see many people wearing kimonos on the streets, but it’s important to note that most of them are tourists who have rented them from the numerous kimono rental shops in the city. However, on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), you…
