Kyoto

Kyoto

At one time the imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto is now capital of the Kyoto Prefecture.

Fast Facts

Country: Japan
Mayor: Daisaku Kadokawa
Language Spoken: Japanese
Population: 1,473,068 (2006)
Currency: Yen
Country Code: +81
Area Code: 75
Time Zone: JST

History

Kyoto, meaning "capital city" in Japanese, was the country's capital from the 11th Century to 1868. Throughout that time, the city was the site of several battles, including the Onin War from 1467 to 1477 that nearly destroyed the area.

During World War II, Kyoto was originally considered to be one of the targets for the atomic bomb, but plans were later changed. As a result, the city is one of few in the country to have a substantial amount of prewar buildings still standing.

Economy

Kyoto's balance of traditional and modern flair makes it one of the most visited locations in Japan. Aside from tourism, the city's economy is also supported by the electronics industry, as it is the headquarters site of Nintendo, Kyocera and OMRON.

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If planning a trip, please see Kyoto Vacation, Kyoto Hotels, Kyoto Tours, and Kyoto Restaurants.

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The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Kyoto
Wikipedia: Kyoto
Official Site: The Kyoto Shimbun Newspaper
Magazine: Kyoto Journal
Official Site: Nikkei Real Estate Market Report
Google Image Search Kyoto Photos
Google News Search: Kyoto

Kyoto Basics

Weather: The Weather Channel - Weather Underground
Map: Google Map - Concierge.com Map
Photos: Flickr - Google Image Search - Kyoto Nature Photos

Kyoto Public Transit

Japan Guide: Shinkansen - Japanese Bullet Train
West Japan Railway Company: Travel Information
AsiaRooms.com: Kyoto Taxi Service Information
Official Site: Kyoto Public Transport

Kyoto for Expats

@lloExpat.com: Leisure Tips for Expats

Kyoto Government

Official Site: Kyoto
Official Site: Kyoto City International Foundation
Official Site: Kyoto City Tourism and Culture
Official Site: Kyoto International Conference Hall

Kyoto History

Official Site: Kyoto City History
Japanese Lifestyle: Kyoto History
Welcome to Kyoto: Kyoto history
Lonely Planet: Kyoto History

Kyoto Facts and Information

Wikipedia: Kyoto Information
Wikipedia: United Nations Kyoto Protocol
Official Site: Kyoto Convention Bureau

Kyoto News

Google News Search: Kyoto
Official Site: The Kyoto Shimbun Newspaper
Magazine: Kyoto Journal

Kyoto Radio

Kyoto Pop Radio: KBS FM Radio
Kyoto Variety Station: 89.4 FM
Internet Radio: KYO FM

Kyoto Colleges and Universities

Official Site: The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto
Official Site: Doshisha University
Official Site: Kyoto University
Official Site: Ritsumeikan University
Official Site: Kyoto Institute of Technology

Kyoto Sports Teams

Official Site: Kyoto Sanga Soccer Team
Official Site: Hanshin Tigers Baseball
Kyoto Guide: Kyoto Sports

Kyoto Rentals and Real Estate

Kyoto-Apartment.com: Furnished Apartments
Official Site: Nikkei Real Estate Market Report

Kyoto Blogs and Podcasts

Kyoto Journal Posts: Blog Posts
Ancient City: Kyoto Blog Posts
Japan Visitor Blog: Kyoto & Japan Blog Posts

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