Yasaka Pagoda

Summer in Kyoto

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August 6th 2013
Summer in Kyoto In June and July 2013, our family spent a month in Kyoto. We spent two weeks together as a family, then I (Paul) went back for two more weeks on my own. This is a trip report of our time in Kyoto. Below is some information on our favorite things to do and other details (like where we stayed and the weather). Top 10 Favorite Things to Do. Kyoto was incred ... read more

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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