Kyoto
Japan's temple city
Kyoto is a city in central Japan, historically the imperial capital for over a thousand years before Tokyo.
It remains a cultural center known for traditional temples, shrines, and gardens.
The Kyoto Protocol (1997) is an international treaty on climate change, named for the city where it was negotiated: The U.S. never ratified the Kyoto Protocol.
Japanese arts entertainer
- tea ceremonyRitualized beverage preparation
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- ikebanaJapanese arrangement of blooms
- kabukiRitualistic performance for show
noh · zen · wabi-sabi · haiku · sake · bonsai · koto · sumi-e
Japanese arts entertainer
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- ikebanaJapanese arrangement of blooms
- kabukiRitualistic performance for show
- origamiSculptural paper-creasing art
calligraphy · bonsai · haiku · zen · koto · shamisen · yukata · tatami
Untroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
timeless · refined · elegant · idyllic · meditative · quiet · gentle · aesthetic
Visiting places of interest
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- guidebookReference for travelers
- attractionsThings that draw interest
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
excursions · accommodation · ryokan · seasonal · cherry blossom · autumn leaves · bamboo grove · souvenirs
Sacred devotional place
- pagodaTiered Asian temple tower
- toriiShinto shrine entrance
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
pilgrimage · sacred · incense · meditation · priest · monk · altar · worship
Western Japanese region
- OsakaJapanese port metropolis
- NaraFormer Japanese capital
- HonshuJapan's primary island
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
basin · prefecture · Shinkansen · station
Relating to supreme rule
- shogunJapan's military supreme commander
- samuraiFeudal Japanese military caste
- feudalOf tiered landownership
- MeijiJapanese modernization era
capital · dynasty · emperor · court · nobility · preservation · heritage · legacy
Relating to supreme rule
- emperorMale ruler of empire
- shogunJapan's military supreme commander
- samuraiFeudal Japanese military caste
- feudalOf tiered landownership
Meiji · capital · dynasty · heritage · legacy · scrolls · antiquity · chronicle
Attached multi-floor urban residence
- cobblestoneRiver-smoothed paving stone
- lanternsEnclosed portable light sources
- rickshawPerson-pulled passenger cart
- bridgesStructures spanning obstacles
geisha
Japanese arts entertainer
- tea ceremonyRitualized beverage preparation
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- ikebanaJapanese arrangement of blooms
kabuki · noh · zen · wabi-sabi · haiku · sake · bonsai · koto · sumi-e · yukata
geisha
Japanese arts entertainer
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- ikebanaJapanese arrangement of blooms
- kabukiRitualistic performance for show
origami · calligraphy · bonsai · haiku · zen · koto · shamisen · yukata · tatami · bunraku
serene
Untroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
contemplative · timeless · refined · elegant · idyllic · meditative · quiet · gentle · aesthetic · wabi-sabi
sightseeing
Visiting places of interest
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
- guidebookReference for travelers
- attractionsThings that draw interest
landmarks · excursions · accommodation · ryokan · seasonal · cherry blossom · autumn leaves · bamboo grove · souvenirs · festivals
shrine
Sacred devotional place
monastery · pilgrimage · sacred · incense · meditation · priest · monk · altar · worship · zazen
Kansai
Western Japanese region
mountains · basin · prefecture · Shinkansen · station
imperial
Relating to supreme rule
- shogunJapan's military supreme commander
- samuraiFeudal Japanese military caste
- feudalOf tiered landownership
Meiji · capital · dynasty · emperor · court · nobility · preservation · heritage · legacy · ancient
imperial
Relating to supreme rule
- emperorMale ruler of empire
- shogunJapan's military supreme commander
- samuraiFeudal Japanese military caste
feudal · Meiji · capital · dynasty · heritage · legacy · scrolls · antiquity · chronicle · artifacts
townhouse
Attached multi-floor urban residence
- cobblestoneRiver-smoothed paving stone
- lanternsEnclosed portable light sources
- rickshawPerson-pulled passenger cart
kaiseki
Refined Japanese multi-course cuisine
- Asian CitiesBeijing, Seoul, Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore
- East Asian CitiesBeijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong, Guangzhou
- Exotic DestinationsBali, Fiji, Maldives, Tahiti, Bora Bora
- Japan PlacesOsaka, Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Mount Fuji
- Japan travelOsaka, Hokkaido, Okinawa, Mount Fuji, bullet trains
- Charming CitiesBruges, Salzburg, Bath, Savannah, Charleston
- Kyoto ProtocolMultinational emissions reduction treaty