Kyōto

Kyōto was the capital of 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.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Kifune Shrine and Kibuneguchi Station.

Shinto shrine
is a Shinto shrine located at , , . is situated 4 km northeast of Kyōto.

Railway stop
Photo: Hahifuheho, CC0.
is a train station located in , , , . is situated 3½ km east of Kyōto.

Railway stop
is a train station located in , , , . is situated 3½ km east of Kyōto.

Kyōto

Latitude
35.1074° or 35° 6′ 27″ north
Longitude
135.724° or 135° 43′ 27″ east
Elevation
291 metres (955 feet)
Open location code
8Q7Q4P4F+WJ
Geo­Names ID
1857906
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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

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