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.

Photos

Kyoto Prefecture photos here.

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