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 edit
- Pronunciation: English: /kiˈoʊtoʊ, ˈkjoʊtoʊ/,[1] Japanese: [kʲoꜜːto] ⓘ;
- Common English name(s): Kyoto
- Official English name(s): Kyoto
- Adjectival(s):
- Demonym(s):
Geography of Kyoto edit
- 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 | |
---|---|
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 edit
- Kyoto is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
Environment of Kyoto edit
Natural geographic features of Kyoto edit
- Canals in Kyoto
- Mountains in Kyoto
- Rivers in Kyoto
Areas of Kyoto edit
Districts of Kyoto edit
Neighborhoods in Kyoto edit
Locations in Kyoto edit
Bridges in Kyoto edit
Cultural and exhibition centers in Kyoto edit
Monuments and memorials in Kyoto edit
Museums and art galleries in Kyoto edit
- 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- Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents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 edit
Parks and gardens in Kyoto edit
- Bamboo Forest
- Iwatayama Monkey Park
- Kyoto Botanical Garden
- Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
- Maruyama Park
- Murin-an
- Sentō Imperial Palace
- Shugakuin Imperial Villa
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Religious buildings in Kyoto edit
Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Kyoto
- Anrakuju-in
- Chishaku-in
- Daigo-ji
- Daikaku-ji
- Daisen-in
- Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Ginkaku-ji
- Heian Shrine
- Kamigamo Shrine
- Kamo Shrine
- Kinkaku-ji
- Kitano Tenmangū
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Kōzan-ji
- Matsunoo-taisha
- Nishi Hongan-ji
- Ryōan-ji
- Saihō-ji
- Sanbō-in
- Tenryū-ji
- Tō-ji
Secular buildings in Kyoto edit
Streets in Kyoto edit
- Karasuma Street
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kiyamachi Street
- Philosopher's Walk
- Shijō Street
- Teramachi Street
Theatres in Kyoto edit
Towers in Kyoto edit
Demographics of Kyoto edit
Government and politics of Kyoto edit
Government and politics of Kyoto
- Wards of Kyoto
- Mayors of Kyoto
- International relations of Kyoto
History of Kyoto edit
History of Kyoto, by period or event edit
- 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 edit
Culture of Kyoto edit
Arts in Kyoto edit
Music of Kyoto edit
- Composers and musicians of Kyoto
- Music venues in Kyoto
Visual arts of Kyoto edit
Cuisine of Kyoto
Events in Kyoto
Festivals in Kyoto
Languages of Kyoto
Media in Kyoto
- Newspapers in Kyoto
- Radio and television in Kyoto
Philosophy of Kyoto edit
Religion in Kyoto edit
- Buddhism in Kyoto
- Christianity in Kyoto
- St. Agnes Cathedral
- Catholicism in Kyoto
- Shinto in Kyoto
Sports in Kyoto edit
- Baseball in Kyoto
- Football in Kyoto
- Association football in Kyoto
- Sports competitions in Kyoto
- Sports venues in Kyoto
Economy and infrastructure of Kyoto edit
- Financial services in Kyoto
- Hotels in Kyoto
- Restaurants and cafés in Kyoto
- Shopping malls and markets in Kyoto
- Tourism in Kyoto
Transportation in Kyoto edit
- Public transport operators in Kyoto
- Air transport in Kyoto
- Road transport in Kyoto
Rail transport in Kyoto edit
- Kyoto Municipal Subway
- Railway stations in Kyoyo
Education in Kyoto edit
- Universities in Kyoto
- Research institutes in Kyoto
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Kyoto or Kioto". Collins Dictionary. n.d. Retrieved 24 September 2014.