Kyoto has been the capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, becoming for this time a repository of the best achievements of Japanese art, culture, religion and thought. Pavilions with curved roofs are reflected here in the immovable smoothness of ponds, coniferous trees grow neatly, it seems, straight from the rocks, and the sights are more than enough for one eastern country. Among other things, Kyoto is an exceptionally urban, lively and youthful city with a lot of entertainment
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The nearest airport is in Osaka, where trains run regularly to Kyoto (every half hour, on the road an hour and a half) and buses (three times an hour, traveling time - about an hour). From Tokyo to Kyoto, you can get on the high-speed train "shinkansen" in just 2 hours and a quarter. Another option is the Hikari and Kodama trains (a little less than 3 hours on the way). From Tokyo and other major cities of the country to Kyoto, there is also a mass of express buses.
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History of Kyoto
According to archaeological data, the first settlements on the Japanese islands date back to 10000 BC. However, human activity in this area up to the 6th century. n. e. It is known that relatively little is known during this period, as scientists believe, in Kyoto the Kamomioi temple (or Shimogamo temple) was founded.
In the 8th century, when powerful Buddhist monks began to take part in political affairs, the emperor decided to move the capital to another a place far from the influence of monks. Thus, Emperor Kammu chose the village of Uda, at that time located in the Kadono area of Yamashiro province. In 794, the residence of the imperial court became a new city, Heian-kyo, located on the site of modern Kyoto and representing a large-scale copy of the Chinese capital of Chang'an of the Tang period.
Despite the fact that the samurai rulers created their governments in Kyoto (the Muromachi shogunate ), and in other cities, such as Kamakura (Shogunate Kamakura) and Edo (shogunate Tokugawa), Kyoto remained the capital of Japan until the transfer of the imperial court to Edo (present-day Tokyo) in 1869
Kyoto suffered greatly during the war years of Onin (1467-1477 gg.) And could not truly restore its former power until the middle of the 16th century. In the late 16 century. Toyotomi Hideyoshi is carrying out works to restore the city - new streets are being built, walls are being built, and temples are concentrated in the central part of Kyoto. Throughout the Edo period, Kyoto's economy is thriving, and the city is becoming one of the three largest in Japan.
The economy of the city began to weaken as a result of the incident near the gate of Hamaguri in 1864, when 28,000 houses were burnt and the subsequent transfer of the Japanese capital to Edo in 1869. The date of foundation of modern Kyoto is considered April 1, 1889.
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Entertainment, excursions and sightseeing Kyoto
Tourists should definitely visit the Imperial Palace of Gosyo (founded in 794, the present building was built in 1855) with the ceremonial hall of Sisinden, the palace of Sannaiden, the residential quarters of the Emperor Seyroyden and the adjoining courtyard. Very interesting is the Nijo Castle (1603) with the inner palace of Ninomaru, famous for its unique system of "singing floors," which used to be a kind of security system, as well as the classical Japanese gardens of Ninomaru and Seiryu-en.
"Golden Pavilion" Kinkaku-ji (1397) with a roof covered with the finest gold plates and a unique sand garden, located on the shore of the picturesque lake Rokuon-ji Temple, the two-tier "Silver Pavilion" Ginkaku-ji (1489).
Tofuku-ji ("temple of the treasures of the East", 1236), the temple complex of Kiyomizu-dera ("Temple of pure water", 798, rebuilt in 1633) with a ritual waterfall. The oldest temple of the city - Yasaka-Dzinja (10-16 centuries) with a large park, the imperial villa Katsura Rikyu with a unique landscape park (1624, entrance is limited).
The famous gardens of Ryoanji and Sambo-In stones, the magnificent garden of mosses of the temple of Saikho-ji (the entrance is limited), the palace ensemble of Katsura (17th c.), The temples of To-dzi (7-17 cc.), Heian-Dzingu (1895 g .), Nishi-Higashi, Nishi-Honganji (1272), Sanjusan-gedo (1164) and Tenryu-ji (16th century), as well as numerous imperial tombs, gardens and parks.
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Kyoto Gardens
The Botanical Garden of Kyoto, also known as the Botanical Garden of Kyoto Prefecture, is located next to the Kamo River and is known for its significant greenhouse, presented 4, 5 thousand .plant species .The Botanical Garden, established in 1924 ., in 1946 the .He survived the decline, and in 1961 - reopened again .As of 2007, .In the garden grew about 120 thousand .plants belonging to 12 thousand .various species .Currently, the Botanical Garden consists of several zones, including a bamboo garden, an exposition of bonsai; garden camellia, cherry garden, European-style garden, hydrangea garden, Japanese iris garden, pond with lotuses, peony garden, sunken garden and others .While in the greenhouse, opened in 1992 ., the pineapple hall, aquatic and insectivorous plants, desert plants, savannah plants, succulent plants, jungle zone, orchid section, potted house plants section, tropical alpine plant garden .
Other popular Kyoto gardens are the Japanese garden, which is built around the Buddhist temple of Ginkaku-ji, a dry garden, or a garden of stones, Ryoan-ji and a masterpiece of Japanese gardening - a garden under the Imperial Villa Katsura.
Parks of Kyoto
Kyoto is perhaps the most popular and popular place in Japan for admiring cherry blossoms, and indeed in the cherry trees there is no shortage. And the most popular "sites" are the Maruyama Park, the gem of which is a cherry-tree lit at night, and the park, destroyed at the (former) Imperial Palace.
Another kind of entertainment is offered by the Iwataima monkey park, located in the Arashiyama area and inhabited by more than 170 Japanese macaques, and the Toei-Kyoto Studio Park, owned by the Japanese film company, is a set and a theme park at the same time.
Temples of Kyoto
Despite the numerous wars, fires and earthquakes, Kyoto, fortunately, was spared the destruction of the Second World War, befell other cities in Japan. Thanks to the 2000 religious sites in Kyoto: 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto sanctuaries, as well as palaces and gardens, Kyoto is one of the best preserved cities in Japan.
Among the most famous temples of Kyoto and all of Japan, it should be noted the magnificent wooden temple of Kiyomizu-dera, located on the hillside; Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion, or the Golden Temple); Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion); Ryoan-ji, famous for its garden of stones, and the Shinto Heian-Jingu Temple, built in 1895 for the 1100th anniversary of the founding of the city of Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto).
Golden Temple in Kyoto
The Zeno Temple of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion, or Golden Temple), also known as Rokuon-ji (Reindeer Garden Temple), is declared by UNESCO as one of the 17 cultural monuments of ancient Kyoto and is one of the most popular temples in all of Japan, attracting many visitors every year. Kinkaku received his name from the gold leaf covering the pavilion.
Initially, Kinkaku-ji was a villa belonging to the noble kuge (Japanese aristocrat), and the history of the Golden Pavilion dates back to 1397, when the villa was acquired by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, which made it part of an extensive palace complex. According to Yoshimitsu's wish, after his death the building was converted into a Zen temple.
The present construction of the pavilion, dating from 1955, consists of three floors and is about 12.5 m high. In 1987, the lacquer coating and the gilding of the temple was updated, which became much thicker than the original cover; Inside the temple paintings and a statue of Yoshimitsu were restored. Photos of Kyoto (32)