京都(きょうと)

きょうと
noun
Kyoto
1. Kyoto
A city in Japan, the former imperial capital for over a thousand years, known for its traditional temples, shrines, and gardens.
京都(きょうと)に行(い)く。
To go to Kyoto.
京都(きょうと)は盆地(ぼんち)だ。
Kyoto is a basin.
京都(きょうと)の寺(てら)を見(み)る。
To see the temples of Kyoto.

京都(きょうと) is a major city in Japan.

KEY FACTS:

  • Former imperial capital (794-1868)
  • Known for traditional culture, temples, and shrines
  • Located in a basin, making summers hot and humid
  • 京都(きょうと)府(ふ) is the prefecture, 京都(きょうと)市(し) is the city

FAMOUS PLACES:

  • 金閣寺(きんかくじ) (Kinkaku-ji)
  • 清水寺(きよみずでら) (Kiyomizu-dera)
  • 祇園(ぎおん) (Gion)
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