Kyoto Prefecture

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Kyoto Prefecture is on the island of Honshu in the Kansai Region of Japan.

Famous for:

  • Former Imperial capital of Japan.
  • Numerous Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines which are National Treasures.
  • Autumn foliage at temples and shrines.
  • Major festivals including Gion Matsuri and Jidai Matsuri.
  • Japan's most popular tourist destination.
  • Hordes of tourists and overtourism.

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