Torii Gate, Kyoto

Kyoto

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October 3rd 2006
Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. So it is absolutely brimming over today with magnificent cultural heritage and is home to countless temples, shrines and other priceless structures. We stayed at Bola Bola Guesthouse in Western Kyoto, near the Arashiyama area. This is a really pleasant district though on the outskirts of the city. However it is on the JR ... read more

Asia » Japan

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more