Kyōto
Kyōto was the capital of Japan for over a millennium, and carries a reputation as the nation's most beautiful city and its cultural capital - even the national government's Agency for Cultural Affairs moved there in 2023.- …lies at an elevation of around 290 metres (950 feet)
- …is also known as “Kyōto Shi”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Kifune Shrine and Shimyoin.
Kifune Shrine
Kifune Shrine is a Shinto shrine located at Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Japan. Kifune Shrine is situated 4 km northeast of Kyōto.
Kibuneguchi Station
Kibuneguchi Station is a train station located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Kibuneguchi Station is situated 3½ km east of Kyōto.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kurama Kibune-chō.
Kurama Kibune-chō
Kurama Kibune-chō is a neighborhood, which is situated 4 km northeast of Kyōto.
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Latitude
35.1074° or 35° 6′ 27″ north
Longitude
135.724° or 135° 43′ 27″ east
Open location code
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GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Kyōto” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “きょうとし”
- Japanese: “キョウトシ”
- Japanese: “京都”
- Japanese: “京都市”
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mount Kurama and Iwakura.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ninose Station and Mount Kurama.
Kyoto: Highlights
Learn more about Kyoto and Central Kyoto.
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