The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kyoto:
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 Pronunciation: , ; Common English name(s): Kyoto Official English name(s): Kyoto Adjectival(s): Demonym(s):
Geography of Kyoto
Geography of Kyoto Kyoto is: a city capital of the Kyoto Prefecture Population of Kyoto: 1,472,027 Area of Kyoto: 827.83 km2 (319.63 sq mi) Atlas of Kyoto
Location of Kyoto
Kyoto is situated within the following regions: Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere Eurasia Asia (outline) East Asia Japan (outline) Honshu island Kyoto Prefecture Greater Kyoto Time zone(s): Japan Standard Time (UTC+09)
Environment of Kyoto
Climate of Kyoto
Natural geographic features of Kyoto
Canals in Kyoto Takase River Mountains in Kyoto Mount Hiei Rivers in Kyoto Kamo River Katsura River Uji River
Areas of Kyoto
Districts of Kyoto
Arashiyama Gion Kamishichiken Nishijin Shijō Kawaramachi
Neighborhoods in Kyoto
Katsura
Locations in Kyoto
Tourist attractions in Kyoto Museums in Kyoto Shopping areas and markets Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto World Heritage Sites in Kyoto Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
Bridges in Kyoto
Bridges in Kyoto Sanjō Ōhashi
Cultural and exhibition centers in Kyoto
Kyoto International Conference Center
Monuments and memorials in Kyoto
Mimizuka Ryozen Kannon
Museums and art galleries in Kyoto
Museums in Kyoto
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Museum Kitamura Museum Koryo Museum of Art Kyoto Art Center Kyoto City Archaeological Museum Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents Kyoto International Manga Museum Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Kyoto Museum for World Peace Kyoto National Museum Kyoto Railway Museum Museum of Furuta Oribe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
Fushimi Castle Golden Tea Room Heian Palace Jurakudai Kyoto Imperial Palace Chrysanthemum Throne Katsura Imperial Villa Nijō Castle Nightingale floor
Parks and gardens in Kyoto
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
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
Funaoka Onsen Ichiriki Chaya Kyoto Prefectural Library
Streets in Kyoto
Karasuma Street Kawaramachi Street Kiyamachi Street Philosopher's Walk Shijō Street Teramachi Street
Theatres in Kyoto
Minami-za
Towers in Kyoto
Kyoto Tower
Demographics of Kyoto
Demographics of Kyoto
Government and politics of Kyoto
Government and politics of Kyoto Wards of Kyoto Mayors of Kyoto 2008 Kyoto mayoral election 2012 Kyoto mayoral election International relations of Kyoto Sister cities of Kyoto Boston, Massachusetts, United States (1959) Cologne, Germany (1963) Florence, Italy (1965) Kyiv, Ukraine (1971) Prague, Czech Republic (1996)
History of Kyoto
History of Kyoto
History of Kyoto, by period or event
Timeline of Kyoto
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
Culture of Kyoto
Culture of Kyoto
Arts in Kyoto
Music of Kyoto
Composers and musicians of Kyoto Teizo Matsumura Music venues in Kyoto Kyoto Concert Hall ROHM Theatre Kyoto
Visual arts of Kyoto
Hara school of painters Kyoto school Kyoto ware Awata ware Kiyomizu ware
Cuisine of Kyoto Obanzai Yatsuhashi
Events in Kyoto
Ikenobo Autumn Tanabata Exhibition Kyoto Hemp Forum
Festivals in Kyoto
Aoi Matsuri Gion Matsuri Gozan no Okuribi Jidai Matsuri
Languages of Kyoto Kansai dialect
Media in Kyoto Newspapers in Kyoto Kyoto Journal Kyoto Shimbun Radio and television in Kyoto Kyoto Broadcasting System
Philosophy of Kyoto
Kyoto School
Religion in Kyoto
Religion in Kyoto Buddhism in Kyoto Christianity in Kyoto St. Agnes Cathedral Catholicism in Kyoto Roman Catholic Diocese of Kyoto St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Shinto in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto Baseball in Kyoto Shochiku Robins Football in Kyoto Association football in Kyoto Kyoto Sanga FC Sports competitions in Kyoto Kyoto Marathon Shimadzu All Japan Indoor Tennis Championships Sports venues in Kyoto Kyoto Racecourse Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
Economy and infrastructure of Kyoto
Economy of Kyoto Financial services in Kyoto Bank of Kyoto Hotels in Kyoto Restaurants and cafés in Kyoto Salon de thé François Tai-an Shopping malls and markets in Kyoto Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō Nishiki Market Tourism in Kyoto
Transportation in Kyoto
Public transport in Kyoto Public transport operators in Kyoto Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau Air transport in Kyoto Airports in Kyoto Road transport in Kyoto Bus transport in Kyoto TOSA Flash Mobility, Clean City, Smart Bus Cycling in Kyoto
Rail transport in Kyoto
Rail transport in Kyoto Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line Tōzai Line Railway stations in Kyoyo Kyōto Station Ōmiya Station Sanjō Station
Education in Kyoto
Education in Kyoto
Universities in Kyoto Doshisha University Kyoto Institute of Technology Kyoto University Kyoto City University of Arts Ryukoku University Research institutes in Kyoto International Research Center for Japanese Studies Yamashina Botanical Research Institute
See also
Outline of geography
References
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