Flag of Kyoto
Emblem of Kyoto
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] ⓘ;
- 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 | |
|---|---|
  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):
Environment of Kyoto
Natural geographic features of Kyoto
Katsura River near Nishikyō-ku district
- Canals in Kyoto
- Mountains in Kyoto
- Rivers in Kyoto
Areas of Kyoto
Street in the Higashiyama-ku district with the Yasaka-no-to Pagoda in the background
Districts of Kyoto
Neighborhoods in Kyoto
Locations in Kyoto
Ninna-ji's Golden Hall, registered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic monuments of Ancient Kyoto
- Tourist attractions in Kyoto
- Museums in Kyoto
- Shopping areas and markets
- Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kyoto
- World Heritage Sites in Kyoto
Bridges in Kyoto
Cultural and exhibition centers in Kyoto
Monuments and memorials in Kyoto
Museums and art galleries in Kyoto
The Daijōkaku at Ōkōchi Sansō
- 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- Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents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
Parks and gardens in Kyoto
Religious buildings in Kyoto
The main hall of Chishaku-in
.jpg.webp){kind=spacer}
Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Kyoto
Sakura at the Daiun-in temple
Secular buildings in Kyoto
Streets in Kyoto
Theatres in Kyoto
Towers in Kyoto
Demographics of Kyoto
Government and politics of Kyoto
The Kyoto City Hall
Government and politics of Kyoto
- Wards of Kyoto
- Mayors of Kyoto
- International relations of Kyoto
History of Kyoto
Emperor Kanmu, who relocated the capital to Heian-kyō in 794, moving the Imperial Court there from nearby Nagaoka-kyō
History of Kyoto, by period or event
- 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
- Music venues in Kyoto
Visual arts of Kyoto
Kyoto ware, Pair of Tea Jars with Poetic Inscriptions, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Cuisine of Kyoto
Events in Kyoto
Sunanomono arrangement at the Ikenobo Autumn Tanabata Exhibition
- Ikenobo Autumn Tanabata Exhibition
- Kyoto Hemp Forum
Festivals in Kyoto
Kankoboko float at the 2007 Gion Matsuri festival
Languages of Kyoto
Media in Kyoto
- Newspapers in Kyoto
- Radio and television in Kyoto
Philosophy of Kyoto
Religion in Kyoto
.jpg.webp){kind=spacer}
Torii at the Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Buddhism in Kyoto
- Christianity in Kyoto
- St. Agnes Cathedral
- Catholicism in Kyoto
- Shinto in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto
.jpg.webp)
Paddocks at Kyoto Racecourse
- Baseball in Kyoto
- Football in Kyoto
- Association football in Kyoto
- Sports competitions in Kyoto
- Sports venues in Kyoto
Economy and infrastructure of Kyoto
The Nishiki Market
- Financial services in Kyoto
- Hotels in Kyoto
- Restaurants and cafés in Kyoto
- Shopping malls and markets in Kyoto
- Tourism in Kyoto
Transportation in Kyoto
Articulated TOSA bus
- Public transport operators in Kyoto
- Air transport in Kyoto
- Road transport in Kyoto
Rail transport in Kyoto
Kyoto Municipal Subway
- Railway stations in Kyoyo
Education in Kyoto
Kyoto University Clock Tower Centennial Hall
- Universities in Kyoto
- Research institutes in Kyoto
See also
References
- ↑ "Kyoto or Kioto". Collins Dictionary. n.d. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
External links
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.