Place:Outline of Kyoto
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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: English: /kiˈoʊtoʊ, ˈkjoʊtoʊ/,[1] Japanese: [kʲoꜜːto] (
listen); - Common English name(s): Kyoto
- Official English name(s): Kyoto
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
Geography of Kyoto
- Kyoto is:
- a city
- capital of the Kyoto Prefecture
- a city
- Population of Kyoto: 1,472,027
- Area of Kyoto: 827.83 km2 (319.63 sq mi)
- Atlas of Kyoto
Kyoto 京都市 | |
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  Kyoto Location within Japan | |
| Coordinates: [ ⚑ ] 35°0′42″N 135°46′6″E / 35.01167°N 135.76833°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Kyoto |
Location of Kyoto
- Kyoto is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
- Japan Standard Time (UTC+09)
Environment 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
- 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- Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents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
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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
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)
- Sister cities 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
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
Religion in Kyoto
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- Buddhism in Kyoto
- Christianity in Kyoto
- St. Agnes Cathedral
- Catholicism in Kyoto
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Kyoto
- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Kyoto
- Shinto in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto
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- Baseball in Kyoto
- Shochiku Robins
- Football in Kyoto
- Association football in Kyoto
- Kyoto Sanga FC
- Association football in Kyoto
- 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
- 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 operators in Kyoto
- Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau
- Air transport in Kyoto
- Road 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
- 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
References
- ↑ "Kyoto or Kioto". Collins Dictionary. n.d.. http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/kyoto?showCookiePolicy=true. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
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